Queeriose. Curiosidad+Cuir(queer)

Abstract:

Second language (L2) instruction programs often ask learners to repeat aloud words spoken by a native speaker. However, recent research on retrieval practice has suggested that imitating native pronunciation might be less effective than drill instruction, wherein the learner is required to produce the L2 words from memory (and given feedback). We contrasted the effectiveness of imitation and retrieval practice drills on learning L2 spoken vocabulary.

Learners viewed pictures of objects and heard their names; in the imitation condition, they heard and then repeated aloud each name, whereas in the retrieval practice condition, they tried to produce the name before hearing it. On a final test administered either immediately after training (Exp. 1) or after a 2-day delay (Exp. 2), retrieval practice produced better comprehension of the L2 words, better ability to produce the L2 words, and no loss of pronunciation quality.

More research suggests, unsurprisingly, that it’s most effective to practise the thing that you want to become good at. When you’re speaking a second language, you don’t just go around repeating what other people say, you think of your own things and try to say them, so repetition shouldn’t be the main thing that you practise. And there’s a lot of research in favour of low-stakes testing as an effective learning strategy, for vocabulary and more.

#Ubuntu #Linux #funnny original post

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:23:26 -0500

#Ubuntu #Linux #funnny

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kittiezandtittiez: Holy crap on a crapper What happened?

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:21:41 -0500

kittiezandtittiez:

Holy crap on a crapper

What happened?

more kitties

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:20:51 -0500

more kitties

kittiezandtittiez: Same thing happens to me Orgiástico

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:19:53 -0500

kittiezandtittiez:

Same thing happens to me

Orgiástico

kittiezandtittiez: I mainly hate on white people, but this is...

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:05:47 -0500

kittiezandtittiez:

I mainly hate on white people, but this is actually worth taking the time watching.

http://catracalivre.com.br/geral/cinema-dica-digital/indicacao/169-filmes-brasileiros-completos-onlin...

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:05:01 -0500

http://catracalivre.com.br/geral/cinema-dica-digital/indicacao/169-filmes-brasileiros-completos-online-e-de-graca/

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El Ciudadano » ¿Cuál es el listado de palabras que el proyecto de ley considerará ‘insultantes’...

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:04:51 -0500

El Ciudadano » ¿Cuál es el listado de palabras que el proyecto de ley considerará ‘insultantes’ contra Carabineros y PDI? http://www.elciudadano.cl/2013/05/29/69692/cual-es-el-listado-de-palabras-que-el-proyecto-de-ley-considerara-insultantes-contra-carabineros-y-pdi/ via @el_ciudadano

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Amo esa mirada

Thu, 30 May 2013 01:42:07 -0500

Amo esa mirada

CAtragafuegos: Xicanistas Punkeristas Say It Out Loud is a new...

Thu, 30 May 2013 01:37:18 -0500

CAtragafuegos:

Xicanistas Punkeristas Say It Out Loud is a new zine by the homegirl Brenda. Brenda gives a timeline of some Xicanas in punk and rocknroll! It is loaded with photos, AMAZING writing, interviews, and a playlist. This zine is amazing and I can’t wait for her online version coming soon! BY THE WAY this zine is made from a Xingona from Perris, Ca which made me think of Jessica a lot. haha Perris es punk! Oh and very surprised and happy to see that Destruye Y Huye was actually recognized as part of the Ponkera timeline!

Grítalo

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:54:48 -0500

Grítalo

starrious: ✫gypsy✫ Peces Koi

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:39:21 -0500

starrious:

✫gypsy✫

Peces Koi

Puto y feminista

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:38:19 -0500

Puto y feminista

velvet-moon: what tits actually look like La diversida’...

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:37:25 -0500

velvet-moon:

what tits actually look like

La diversida’ que le dicen

thesexuneducated: nosoytuchiste: I’m Not a Joke is a campaign...

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:36:27 -0500

thesexuneducated:

nosoytuchiste:

I’m Not a Joke is a campaign spreading awareness for the LGBTI community through art and design, created by Daniel Arzola (@Arzola_d) for the school of Visual Arts Rafael Monasterios in light of the recent violent acts against the sexually diverse community in Venezuela. It initially seeks to expand in the online community. If you’d like to share your opinion please do so via twitter using the hashtag #ImNotaJoke. Like our page on Facebook and share our designs to support our cause!

Amazing

navigatethestream: strawberreli: superqueerartsyblog: a...

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:35:06 -0500

navigatethestream:

strawberreli:

superqueerartsyblog:

a shortie about what I think should be improved when it comes to Pride festivals… visibility for everyone sure would be nice!

you added aces, I’m so happy~

omg i love the part about cis heteros who consider pride to be their own personal circus!