While grammar is very important for higher proficiency and accuracy in a language, words are the most important unit for basic communication. The more words you know, the more ideas you can express. In order to learn faster and not forget the words that you already know, it's best to have a system that incorporates them and connects them. BlueBell Active Vocabulary Notebook allows students to systematically organize their vocabulary development by using WORDS IN CONTEXT, and facilitating connections and memorization

Systematic development of reading, writing, and oral communication skills. Introduction to advanced grammar that deepens the understanding of Japanese culture and society through reading and discussion. Lab work required. This course covers lessons 22 through 27 of Japanese: The Spoken Language by Eleanor H. Jordan with Mari Noda. The goal of the course is to continue to build oral proficiency by expanding your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Class hours will be devoted to developing speaking skills in a variety of circumstances; making requests, invitations, apologies, suggestions, dealing with problems, expressing your opinions, etc. Grammatical and social appropriateness on your utterances will be stressed. Keep in mind that daily tape-work is essential.

Continuation of 21F.505. Further development of reading, writing, and oral communication skills. Extension of advanced grammar and further enhancement of advanced vocabulary. Variety of cultural elements studied through readings, video, and discussion. Lab work required. This course covers Lessons 27 through 30 of Japanese: The Spoken Language by Eleanor H. Jordan with Mari Noda. The goal of the course is to continue expanding grammar and vocabulary by further developing four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The goal is to acquire the ability to use Japanese appropriately with increasing spontaneity emphasized, and to be prepared to become an independent learner to the point where you are capable of handling authentic Japanese by yourself, without fear or hesitation.

At the completion of this lesson you will be able to understand an advertisement from a local paper, you will listen to specific information. you will infer the meaning of unknown words.

Formulating and analyzing texts about air pollution. You will learn which air polluters are in our homes and how they can be prevented.

Test your knowledge about animals and birds.

General knowledge quiz about animals and their homes

A general knowledge quiz about animals and their offspring

A general knowledge quiz about animals and their offspring

A general knowledge quiz about animals and their offspring

This is a whole language lesson for Speech Language Pathologists incorporating listening comprehension, categorizing, following verbal directions, and basic vocabulary and language concepts for First grade students.

At the completion of this lesson: based on verbal instructions you will be able to find an address in the city. Conversely, you will be able to ask for direction to a certain shop or place of interest in the city.

At the end of this lesson you will know more about the leisure activities of young people in Germany. To do this you listen to specific information. You then work out the meaning of the unknown words.

At the end of this lesson you will be able to name the different parts of a dinner service and cutlery. What are all the things that might decorate a table in a restaurant and what do you call them in French?

At the completion of this lesson will be able to answer some questions regarding a joint bank account. You will also learn the most current bank terminologies in French.

By the end of this lesson you will be able to: welcome someone to your house. How do you entertain people you don't know very well? What are the polite phrases in French?

What is a blog and what are the terms connected to this in French? Visit some blogs and complete the relevant empty spaces.

At the completion of this lesson you will be able to obtain information about a boat trip in the Bourgogne region on a Internet site. You will also learn about different boats and some of the most important rivers in France.

At the completion of this lesson you will be able to understand a news report about a bush fire in France. You will also learn how big these fires can become and what kind of damages they cause each year, over and over again.