Debate week
Debate Topic: Full Immersion vs. Native Language Support
Vocabulary:
overwhelming: (adj.) very intense, too hard to handle / passively: (adv.) without taking any particular action.
Other keywords that might be useful:
reading/listening comprehension: (n.) the needs of people for essential nutrients, like proteins and vitamins.
vocabulary/grammar acquisition: (n.) the process of learning and becoming able to use new vocab/grammar.
language exposure: (n.) the amount of contact a learner has with a target language.
vocabulary retention: (n.) the ability to remember new words in the long run.
comprehensive input: (n.) language input that is at an appropriate level for the learner, often using other tools such as gestures to clarify.
proficiency: (n.) the level of a person’s skill in something.
target language: (n.) the language one is trying to learn.