Language learning through memorization
One of the many ways to learn a new language is to memorize phrases as well as have a full grasp of the meaning behind the words. There are language learning apps that allow you to have flashcard-like tools to memorize words. This is a good starting point for any language learning, but it shouldn't be the only tool you use if you want your child to have a permanent memory of the language they are learning.
When you learn a new language, your brain is processing it and it gets saved into your short term memory. As you begin to repeat the phrase and continue to use the phrase, you will improve how you use it, and you will memorize other words that often go along with it. This creates sentences by analogy, based on the phrases and sentences you've heard, stored and potentially memorized indirectly. This is often called comprehensible input. There are several methods that focus on giving students compelling comprehensible input, such as ALG, TPR, TPRS and story listening.
Trying to memorize a new language helps your memory
When you try to learn something new, you are building a skill in itself: memorization. This could have a long term impact on your ability to memorize other things, skills and studies have shown that learning new things at any age could aid in deferring illnesses such as alzheimers disease.
Pre-learning before your child enters an immersion school
Before your child begins attending an immersion school there are a few things you can do to help them prepare. Pre-learning is essential for your child before they enter an immersion school. It is recommended that you start teaching them the basics of the language before they start their schooling, including memorizing some common phrases. This will help them to be more prepared for the challenges that they will face during their schooling. Additionally it is important to make sure that your child is exposed to as much of the language as possible. This can be done by reading books watching movies and listening to music in the target language.
Reinforcing a new language at home
One of the best ways to reinforce a new language at home is to create a language-rich environment. This can be done by labeling objects around the house in the new language reading books together in the new language and watching movies or TV shows in the new language. It is also important to provide opportunities for conversation by talking about daily routines telling stories and discussing current events. By providing plenty of exposure to the new language and encouraging communication in it families can create a supportive environment for learning. Even if you are not fluent in the language your child is learning, take the time to learn and memorize them together, and use the new language as often as possible in everyday life.
Memorization is a process of encoding and storing information in memory. It is a building block for future success because it helps children learn new information and retrieve previously learned information. When children are able to retrieve information from memory they can apply it to new situations which helps them learn and problem-solve more effectively.
