MLC 105 LEARNING JOURNAL # 1 : Learning reflections

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As a language learner, previously having studied French, Spanish, and Norwegian, I realize that part of what I enjoy most is being able to communicate with native speakers of the language and having a more profound connection through my language access. I enjoy speaking the most and understanding cultural norms and language that are unique to that culture, I use media and film sources in order to compliment my language learning and find this a very useful way in expanding my language knowledge. What I have disliked the most about learning any language has been the heavy emphasis on grammar and the minute attention that it requires at times. I understand that it is important in order to write and understand linguistic structure, and surprisingly enough reveal cultural characteristic reflected in linguistic formulations. Taking into consideration my previous experiences, I find that I am an oral and visual learner. I enjoy very much repeating sounds and words and strive to imitate accents, fluctuations and tones, this is the funnest part and what I enjoy most about learning new languages. Furthermore, I learn visually, I have to see the words that I am speaking in order to make connections between the spelling and pronunciation. A combination of both works best for me. This type of learning style would be best complemented by a combination of media materials such as film, tv shows, short clips, and extensive reading that would be practiced with my language partner. A possible opportunity to expand my learning activities is to consider utilizing news reports that are televised in Sweden as a way of integrating new vocabulary and synthesizing information in a quick and effective manner.