The document compares learning foreign languages in Florida, USA and Logroño, Spain. It notes that foreign language education in Florida is not compulsory, with students required to take at least two years to enter college/university. In contrast, foreign language education in Logroño is compulsory from primary levels through college/university, with students required to take English and allowed to optionally take a second foreign language. The document also provides tips for learning English and reasons for studying foreign languages at the E.O.I. in Logroño, emphasizing learning through use of the target language and developing student responsibility over the learning process.

1. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA LOGROÑO, LA RIOJA

2. THE IMPORTANCE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE
USA
• Bilingual and multicultural
programmes in schools intend
to pay attention to socio-
cultural and ethnic diversity.
• Many High Schools offer
advanced placement subjects
such as Maths, LAs, and FLs to
offer students the same
opportunities.
• FLs are also promoted by
means of extra curricular
activities such as clubs.
• For & against bilingualism
(TBE) Max. 3 years .

3. COMPARISON OF LEARNING A FL
SPANISH IN FLORIDA, USA ENGLISH IN LOGROÑO, SPAIN
• FLs are not compulsory. • Compulsory since primary levels.
• Two years at least to enter a • Compulsory to enter college
state college /university. /university.
• A student whose native • Everybody has to take English at
language is not English is exempt
of this requirement, provided school and a second FL is
that the student demonstrates optional.
proficiency in his/her native • FLs are organised in courses
language. (collaboration programme
• Different levels: 6-12 grade between E.O.I. and High Schools).
Regular, Advanced Placement
(AP) and International
Baccalaureate (IB) foreign
language course codes.
• See TAKE-HOME TUTOR CD

4. CURIOSITIES IN THE AMERICAN CLASSROOM
• Many interruptions (anybody
can enter the class)
• Announcements (at the
beginning and the end)
• Discipline (limits /rules) &
teacher’s self-control.
• Evaluation: lots of grades are
needed & students need to
succeed (extra credit).
• Add/drop students
(counsellors)
• Attendance & punctuality
(tardy slip)

5. How To Learn English: tips to help you to master the
English Language!
• Speak without Fear (learning English
requires practice!)
• Use all of your resources
• Surround yourself with English
• Listen to native speakers as much as
possible
• Watch English films and television
• Listen to English music
• Study as often as possible!
• Do exercises and take tests
• Record yourself
• Listen to English (radio
broadcasts, audiobooks or CDs in
English)
• Finally…Have fun!

6. Why study a FL at the E.O.I.?
• Learning by doing. • Students are responsible
• Learning about the use of for their learning process.
the target language by (Active role / self-
using it. learning)
• Emphasis on • Teacher as a monitor of
communicative activities this learning process.
(vocabulary, grammar, • The E.O.I. stimulates this
sociocultural contents, learning process.
communicative • Authentic materials. (Real
strategies). life)

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