Brigada » language learning

8) Linguistics For Bible Translation Or Language Learning —

brigtoday — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:52:15 +0000

Are you interested in Bible translation or other missionary work? Your best tool in training will be to learn how to understand and learn the language. SIL at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, has the courses you need. June 2 – Aug 4 could be a wonderful summer for you alongside others with similar interests. Apply by May 1 to avoid a late fee, or by March 15 if you want to apply for financial aid. The summer package costs $2680-$3125. For more details:

http://www.und.sil.org

5) Exactly where would you train a bilingual native missionary… —

brigtoday — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:55:42 +0000

A bilingual native missionary ministering among a Mayan people group in Central America needs coaching and/or training for ministry that addresses church planting, leadership development and alcoholism. Can you suggest any leads that we advise him to could check out? If so, just click on “Comments,” immediately below, so you can add them please.

2) Language learners and teachers – Here’s a good tip! –

brigtoday — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:58:27 +0000

Brigada participant, Belinda, wrote recently, “I’ve been working in missions for close to 30 years and a man I used to work with (YWAM in Holland) was really gifted with learning languages. I was astounded at how easily he picked up the Dutch language and as far as I know he already spoke French fluently (and flawlessly!). We took a mission band to give evangelistic concerts in Austria, Switzerland and I forget where else, but this man suddenly would “meld” into the public because he could communicate. Amazing! David Durham blogs and wrote a book about language learning keys. He doesn’t just give you easy answers, he expresses the heart of learning the culture of another language – and that is big take-home value even if you never “master” but only enter another language.”

Check it out at:

http://howtostudylanguages.com/

She continued, “You can subscribe to his blog or download a free sample to give you an idea. Those of us who minister in languages other than our own are sure to benefit from his book. I proof-read the manuscript and felt privileged that he asked because I only speak one other language fluently and am trying to gain some ground in three others. His approach gives you the basic tools and the heart of the mission of learning another language. You’ll read it, benefit from it and pass it on to your friends.”

I went there and, indeed, the guy looks to be the real deal. Worth the read. Thanks Belinda!!!

7) Interested in media or minority languages in the Eurasia region? –

brigtoday — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:53:47 +0000

Media, Communications, and IT experts, as well as linguists, translators, and ethnomusicologists, will meet near Frankfurt, Germany 19-22 March, 2012, for the Eurasia Media and Distribution Consultation (EMDC 2012). To gain access (web site and secure login), email

infoemdconorg

with a letter of introduction.

5) iRiver’s T9 Voice Recorder: Can it Help You? –

brigtoday — Mon, 30 May 2011 03:55:52 +0000

Try to imagine how it might be useful in language learning! This is a “flashy” device that offers a healthy feature set, including an FM radio, voice recorder, step and calorie counters, and a built-in USB connector. It stores up to 4GB of memory. See it at…

http://www.iriver.com/product/view.asp?pCode=001&pNo=85

(Thanks Greg!)

8) Learn Conversational English —

brigtoday — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:52:57 +0000

Do you or someone you know want to improve in English? Youth With a Mission in Lebanon, Pa. USA. is offering a 12 week course from May 9 to July 29, 2011. Classroom teaching plus immersion in an English – speaking international community contribute to a rich learning environment. Details and application forms are on their web site. \

http://www.ywampa.org or email questions to

ywampacomcastnet

8) Language Acquisition Training —

brigtoday — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:52:31 +0000

TRAIN International is offering “Acquire,” language acquisition training in Joplin, MO from April 4-15, 2011. Eric Derry leads this two-week intensive training and empowering cross-cultural workers with the best-known current strategies and tools based on the best-known textbooks. At Acquire, you will:

*** Learn proven and effective principles and techniques of language acquisition

*** Understand the impact language learning will have on your whole overseas experience

*** Improve your ability to hear and make new phonetic sounds

*** Get tips on working with language helpers on the field

*** Spend time with language helpers putting into practice the phonetic training and language learning methods

*** Gain the confidence that you CAN learn your target language The cost for this training is $890 per adult. For more information, check out

http://www.traininternational.com

or email Mark at

mmillertraininternationalcom

10) Having trouble Translating that sign? There’s an app for that –

brigtoday — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:50:55 +0000

Literally. Thanks to our I.T. guy, Greg, for point us to this article:

http://techcrunch.com/2010/12/16/world-lens-translates-words-inside-of-images-yes-really/

(That link might wrap. If so, just navigate to this item on the web, using the link below, and click on the link to the techcrunch story there.)

Basically, the story reports an iPod app that translates text from Spanish to English (and vice versa) in virtually real time. Right now, there’s only Spanish, but give ‘em time. :-)

1) Language Acquisition Training

Editor — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:59:16 +0000

TRAIN International is offering “Acquire,” language acquisition training in Joplin, MO from April 4-15, 2011. Eric Derry leads this two-week intensive training empowering cross-cultural workers with the best known current strategies and tools based on the the best-known textbooks. At Acquire, you will:

Learn proven and effective principles and techniques of language acquisition
Understand the impact language learning will have on your whole overseas experience
Improve your ability to hear and make new phonetic sounds
Get tips on working with language helpers on the field
Spend time with language helpers putting into practice the phonetic training and language learning methods
Gain the confidence that you CAN learn your target language

The cost for this training is $890 per adult. For more information, check out

http://www.traininternational.com

6) Great Free Tool for Language Learning —

brigtoday — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:54:46 +0000

http://www.livemocha.com

ties the proven technical advantages of the computer driven language with the miracle of social networking and the building of relationship as you learn. And it is free. As you build your proficiency with the computer in the language(s) of your choice, you are matched with national speakers who are learning English. You help them and they help you and you can become friends. Check out this tremendous assist for short term and career track language building and share Christ love as you do it.

3) Online Scripture Resources Indexed —

brigtoday — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:57:32 +0000

Want to know who has a Scripture resource available for a specific language? Want to be able to see it, read it or hear it online? Check out the resources indexed on the Joshua Project website at

http://joshuaproject.net/countries.php?tab=3

Choose a country and then choose the language tab to see what is available.

4) Calling those who serve language learners —

brigtoday — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:56:02 +0000

This September is the 7th International Congress on Language Learning. This triennial event exists to champion the cause of language and culture learning by putting on-field language teachers, language school administrators and language supervisors in touch with each other and with academicians, pre-field trainers, personnel directors and agency executives — all committed to enhancing the quality of language learning and cultural integration for agency personnel. In 2007, there were 91 delegates from 37 agencies in attendance. ICLL will take place in Colorado Springs, CO, USA from September 26-October 1, 2010. Visit

http://www.mti.org/icll.htm

for details and registration information. Register by August 15 for the best rates.

7) Bibleless Peoples Prayer Project –

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:52:21 +0000

Did you know? Linguists estimate that at least 2,200 languages still need a translation of the Bible. In October 1982, Wycliffe launched the Bibleless Peoples Prayer Project (BPPP) which encourages people to pray for Bibleless language groups. Today there are 11,000 active BPPP prayer partners. Join the team today! Visit

http://www.wycliffe.org/bppp

or email

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or call 1-800-WYCLIFFE, ext. 3870 or (407)-852-3870.