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Language Learning in Ministry: Preparing for Cross-Cultural Language Acquisition
Chart a Path for Language Success
Are you excited to minister in another culture, but worried about learning the language of the people you are going to serve? A new culture and a new language will change you and your family in dramatic ways. But in this book, Jan Dormer, veteran missionary and language learning specialist, dispels common myths about second language acquisition (SLA) and shares a hopeful outlook.
Language Learning in Ministry is essential for learning a new language. With chapters on both formal and informal language learning to guide the selection of language schools, programs, and methodologies, Dr. Dormer walks you through the options, opportunities, and challenges ahead.
Special attention is given
Viewing language learning through a ministry lens
Language development of children and families’ needs, including schooling options and opportunities for MKs to learn the local language
Personal application—walking readers through decision-making processes to chart a path for success in language learning
Rich resources, such as language proficiency scales, language learning methodologies, and online resources
A task-based language learning curriculum that can be adapted to any language
Do not let language learning be a desert of waiting, but rather a launchpad for ministry opportunities. Utilizing the knowledge and guidance provided in this book will minimize your stress, increase the potential for your success in acquiring a new language, and fuel your ministry.
Are you excited to minister in another culture, but worried about learning the language of the people you are going to serve? A new culture and a new language will change you and your family in dramatic ways. But in this book, Jan Dormer, veteran missionary and language learning specialist, dispels common myths about second language acquisition (SLA) and shares a hopeful outlook.
Language Learning in Ministry is essential for learning a new language. With chapters on both formal and informal language learning to guide the selection of language schools, programs, and methodologies, Dr. Dormer walks you through the options, opportunities, and challenges ahead.
Special attention is given
Viewing language learning through a ministry lens
Language development of children and families’ needs, including schooling options and opportunities for MKs to learn the local language
Personal application—walking readers through decision-making processes to chart a path for success in language learning
Rich resources, such as language proficiency scales, language learning methodologies, and online resources
A task-based language learning curriculum that can be adapted to any language
Do not let language learning be a desert of waiting, but rather a launchpad for ministry opportunities. Utilizing the knowledge and guidance provided in this book will minimize your stress, increase the potential for your success in acquiring a new language, and fuel your ministry.
166 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 4, 2021
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June 13, 2021
Very Nice Overview
This provides a very good overview of considerations when beginning language study, especially oversea for ministry purposes. Those who are getting ready to move overseas will benefit from this one.
This provides a very good overview of considerations when beginning language study, especially oversea for ministry purposes. Those who are getting ready to move overseas will benefit from this one.
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July 15, 2023It was a timely book for me. There were a few particularly helpful insights that gave words to struggles I've had and why I've had them. It's about language learning in general with illustrations about ministry so, even if you're not learning for ministry it would would be helpful. The introduction to her English for Life curriculum was helpful and is something I'll use to help guide my Mongolian language learning as I need a path and it provides one.
December 24, 2024
Where was this book 20 years ago?? Highly recommended for anyone planning to live cross-culturally & learn the local language(s). Highly practical, includes helpful assessments and planning tools to get started well & stay on track with language learning.
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