SECOND LANGUAGE Acquisition Dr. Rubén Galve Rivera Department of Modern Languages Missouri Southern State University

Importance of SPANISH

In order to become minimally proficient Patience, my friend In order to become minimally proficient you will make an average of +250,000 errors Research from Ohio State University

LEARNING Vs. ACQUISITION You don’t learn a language You acquire a language 1-Knowledge 2-Translation 3-Exchange

Basic Structure Creativity & Fluency Starting with span 101 Best results: Speaking in the Target Language Progression Basic Structure Creativity & Fluency

You will develop in less dominant learning styles “I am a VISUAL LEARNER!” You will develop in less dominant learning styles

SPANISH ACQUISITION Speaking in Spanish [In-class] 9+ hours of study weekly [At-home] SPANISH ACQUISITION

PRONUNCIATION VOWELS are the key

must know like the palm of your hand

Student A: - B.A. / B.S. - Studied Abroad Student B: - B.A. / B.S. - MBA