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The Language Learning Alphabet

The Language Learning Alphabet. How you can learn to communicate in another language Developed by Howard Culbertson, Southern Nazarene University. G od’s gift. “And God said . . .” (Genesis 1:3). J esus. Incarnational ministry model He spoke the language.

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The Language Learning Alphabet

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  1. The Language Learning Alphabet How you can learn to communicate in another language Developed by Howard Culbertson, Southern Nazarene University

  2. God’s gift • “And God said . . .” (Genesis 1:3)

  3. Jesus • Incarnational ministry model • He spoke the language. • Some Aramaic phrases so powerful that gospel writers quoted Jesus in that language and then gave translations.

  4. Barrier

  5. The way to theirHeart

  6. Filtering • Linguists say that languages condition or channel our thinking • If people of another mother tongue have to speak to you in English, they are limited in what they can express.

  7. Adults Children • How do adults learn a language? • How do children learn a language? • Which analogy is best? • The preciseness of math? • The expressiveness of art?

  8. Another “c” wordCharitable “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity . . .” (I Corinthians 13:1, KJV)

  9. Dedication

  10. Another “d” wordDiscouraged • Progress between plateaus

  11. Everyone • Do you say “I can’t learn a language” based on attempts in high school or college? • Lots of people in the world are bi-lingual; many of those are illiterate!

  12. One more “e” wordEtymology • Using word origins to get at meanings can be both helpful and disastrous. • For example: • “molestar” • “embarasada”

  13. Another “g” wordGestures • Be prepared to use a lot of them!

  14. I mmersion • Total immersion: being thrown into the swimming pool! • Don’t try to have the language explained to you in English.

  15. Kindergarten • You’re going back to being a kindergartner • Another “h” word: Humility

  16. Label everything • Put written labels on everything . . . even the dog.

  17. Million Mistakes • Fearful of making mistakes and looking stupid? • You’ve got a million mistakes to make. So, get started.

  18. Another “m” wordMemorize Scripture

  19. Native Speaker • Learn from native speakers, preferably those who do not speak English!

  20. Obligatory • Language learning is not a “necessary evil” to get out of the way. • Don’t give it low priority because you’re only going to be there a short time. • Build relationships with your language helpers. Maybe the Holy Spirit has brought them to you on purpose!

  21. Learn a couple of proverbs and use them often! Memorize three short prayers: Table grace Offering prayer A “general” prayer for a church service Proverbs and Prayers

  22. Questions • Ask lots of ‘em! • Learn to ask “What is this?” in your target language. • Hit this button a zillion times. • Keep your mind turned “on.”

  23. Repetition • Learn a bit; use it a bunch. • Learn a little; use it a lot.

  24. By the end of the second day off the plane, you should be saying: • “Good morning” • “Good evening” • “How are you?” • “I am fine, thank you”

  25. Studying • “Studying” a language does not equal “learning” it. • “Studying” the language can become an excuse for not using what you do know.

  26. Translation • No exact word for word equivalence exists • Use translation as little as possible! • Listen to church services in the language without an interpreter (interrupter) talking in your ear.

  27. Use it • Use it all • Use it all every day • Use it all with every person

  28. a.Voraciousb.Vulnerable • Develop a voracious appetite for words and phrases • Be willing to laugh at yourself . . . a lot

  29. Window • Language is a window into their soul. • Learn to speak a little bit; they may open the door and invite you all the way in.

  30. Xtra patience

  31. You are the key

  32. Zest • Put zest into your language learning or you may wind up with zilch. • Another “e” word: euphoria

  33. “There before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every . . . language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb” -- Revelation 7:9

  34. The Language Learning Alphabet(end) How you can learn to communicate in another language Developed by Howard Culbertson, Southern Nazarene University

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