Brain-Based Foreign Language Learning Merzlikina Kate 14A01 [...]...Engage the Emotional Brain “Why do I have to learn Chinese? ” “I have no choice, it’s the ONLY language offered here!” Vs “I LOVE CHINESE! We wrote skits and they were soooo funny! “My Chinese teacher taught us the coolest song in class!” Engage the Emotional Brain But that’s not REAL learning! Real learning entails suffering! But I didn’t... Engaging the Meaningful Brain What is the purpose of learning a language? To know all the rules and never make a mistake To pronounce every tone perfectly To communicate and share your meaning Language teaching is the perfect place to practice engaging, brain-based learning Conscious and Subconscious Brain • Music and Movement • Listening to music creates state of relaxed alertness • Music creates emotion . language offered here!” Vs. “I LOVE CHINESE! We wrote skits and they were soooo funny! “My Chinese teacher taught us the coolest song in class!” Engage the Emotional. humming and is essential to teaching. A Mind at a Time (2002)