The Possibility of Fluency in Foreign Language for your High-schoolers

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This week Lisa Nehring and Cat Garcia share effective ways to become fluent in a 2nd language

Fluency In Foreign Language

True North Homeschool Academy Director Lisa Nehring is joined by one of True North’s Spanish Instructors, Cat Garcia, as we talk about what it takes to gain fluency in a 2nd language in high school.

 

  1. Immersion. By far, the fastest and most effective way to gain fluency in a 2nd language is to go where the language is spoken and then determine to only interact in that language.
    1. Small local communities
    2. Books on tapes
    3. Kids movies
    4. Commercials
    5. Listening to the Bible on audio
  2. Making goals and sticking to them-
    1. Finding a solid curriculum
    2. Being intentional about the pronunciation
    3. Fluent teachers -online or in person-  cannot emphasize this enough!
    4. Spending time engaging with the material
    5. Spending time memorizing the vocabulary and forms
    6. Doubling up on a class and a club, as we offer at True North Homeschool Academy

It IS possible to become fluent in a foreign language while in High School, but it takes time, intention and the right tools.

 

Cat Garcia will be teaching:

  • 23 Summer Classes
  • 6 week Hispanic Cooking
  • 6 week Elementary Spanish for Beginners!
  • 10 week Spanish CLEP Prep
  • 6 week Spanish Culture Class with Monica Quintanar

Full-year classes

Check out our

Foreign Language Exploration spring class, featuring all 7 Foreign Language classes taught at True North Homeschool Academy

Self-Paced Spanish- begin any time- you have access to this award-winning app for 12 months!

 

Podcasts:

 

Other Foreign Language Resources: Blog Posts & More!

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How to find Balance with Technology in your Homeschool, With Angie Ferrell

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This week Lisa Nehring shares how to use Technology as a tool and not as a distraction. Please, no matter how we advance technologically, please don’t abandon the book. There is nothing in our material world more beautiful than the book.” ― Patti Smith

 

Tech is here to stay, and it is such a useful tool! But it can also be difficult to balance tech usage with other academic options. Listen in as True North Homeschool Academy Teacher, Angie Ferrell chats with TNHA Director, Lisa Nehring about finding balance between amazing technology and solid academic pedagogy and tools!

 

We talk about the SAMR Hierarchy of online learning (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and Reimaging) and how important the usage of this hierarchy is when evaluating online classes and learning. Not all e-learning is created equal, as the world discovered in 2020!

It’s also important to understand Tech Stacking and giving our kids actual technological tools to use. For example, Angie always has her class watch “Death by Powerpoint” before any presentations are due How to avoid death By PowerPoint | David JP Phillips | TEDxStockholmSalon – YouTube

Angie’s recommendations for Tech Balance in your homeschool is

 

  1. Make sure your kids are learning the correct tech skills. Most kids know a certain gaming system, but few understand word docs or excel spreadsheets, powerpoint or a graphic design program, like Canva.

 

  1. Create whitespace for your kids – unplanned time during every day that often includes “Green Therapy ” (getting outside/ being in nature).

 

  1. Put the phone away nightly, or weekly- include Tech Detox’s as a regular part of your routine and habits. Constant dopamine hits stress the brain and interfere with sleep.

 

Resources

Blog Posts :

Teach Your Kids Online Etiquette!

How to Homeschool Jr High and Jr High Brain

Why Use Homeschool Academic Advising?

 

Podcasts

Getting Started with Online Learning!

 

More from Angie Ferrell!

Psychology

Writing with Confidence

American History with Film

Literature & Composition

 

More Podcasts with Angie

Truth, Beauty & Goodness

Edventure Together: Books, Travel & Discovery!

Why Freedom Matters

What you are Leaving Behind

Disruption and Resilience

 

 

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Why is Capitalism more Christian than Socialism

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This week Lisa Nehring shares what Capitalism has to do with quality and work, what Socialism has to do with equity, and resources to further elaborate on the question, Why is Capitalism more Christian?Why is Capitalism more Christian than Socialism

In this episode, Director of True North Homeschool Academy, Lisa Nehring talks with Ethan Nehring, who teaches Latin, History and Writing about the difference between socialism and capitalism and why capitalism is a more Christian system than socialism.

Good government provides freedom, equity and justice.

Capitalism has to do with quality and work. Hard work results in better results. Nothing keeps a person from leaving the system.

Main flaw is deception related to supply and demand. Discernment and honesty are super important to making the system work well. Allows for accountability and responsibility. Assumes equality of opportunity, equitable justice and enforces justices.

 

Socialism has to do with equity; results oriented. You are not supposed to get ahead. Results of work are redistributed so that it is “even.” Kills motivation. It is unjust reward; theft. Prone to theft and corruption as the “overseeres” usually the government are prone to corruptions. Robs humans of responsibility and free will.

Why is Capitalism more Christian is an important topic for young Americans to wrestle with!

To get started:

  1. Work out
  2. Study- consider study as worship
  3. Serve your neighbors
  4. Pray
  5. Submit to your pastors.

Resources:
Skip Heitzig – Calvary Chapel Osuna

Romans 1:21-32

1 Peter 2:13-25

Pro Omni ille est bona et sancta – For all that is good and holy.

Live online Classes at True North Homeschool Academy

Politics, Philosophy & Economics

Strategy: War and Peace

Economics SPRING Course

Civics

Podcasts on Freedom

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The Importance of Foreign Language as a Life Skill

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The Importance of Foreign Language as a Life Skill

The Importance of Foreign Language as a Life Skill

In our increasingly global world, the ability to communicate cross culturally is going to be more important that ever before! Listen in as True North Homeschool Academy’s Spanish Instructor, Sra. Catalina Garcia explains why and how, by becoming bilingual, your student will have more opportunities than ever before!

Interested in becoming multi-lingual?  True North Homeschool Academy offers Spanish , Chinese  Hebrew, LatinGerman, ASL and French . True North Homeschool Academy. Classes are taught by exceptional teachers from across the U.S, Mexico, Italy and Israel who are fluent polyglots. Culture studies and inspiration included!

Foreign Language Resources:

5 Reasons to Study Spanish

Why Your Homeschooler Should Study Critical Languages

Why Study Spanish

Why Study German

FREE German Recipe E-book

Celebrate Chinese New Year!

Why Learn a Foreign Language Podcast

The Wonder of Foreign Language Podcast

YES! Your Student Can Learn a Foreign Language

 

Join us this spring for our Foreign Language Exploration class! In this 15 week class, students will learn some fundamentals of Latin, Spanish, German, ASL, Hebrew, French and Chinese.

Resources and Printables from True North Homeschool Academy!

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Entrepreneurship as a Life Style with Your Kids

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Entrepreneurship as a Life Style with Your Kids

This week we hear from Gina Noble, who started a successful 6-figure business while homeschooling. Gina emphasizes how important interpersonal skills, communication skills, and academics are to entrepreneurship. #podcast #homeschoolpodcast

Life Lessons Learned through Building a Successful Business

Join us this week as we hear from Gina Noble, who started a successful 6- figure business with her four kids, while homeschooling.

Creating a business with her kids, allowed Gina to teach them not only academic, but life skills.

Entrepreneurship as a Life Style gave their family the time they needed to develop  interpersonal skills such as manners and communication skills as well as important academic skills like money management and cost/ benefit analysis and how they both contribue to the success of your current business and are transferable skills that your kids will use throughout their lifetime!

 

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And don’t forget to check out our other spring semester courses: Old Testament: Adam to Nehemiah, Biblical Philosophy, New Testament Overview, Foreign Language Exploration, Economics and more!

If your kids are college-bound, you can’t miss this seminar about preparing them for the SAT and ACT to ultimately receive FREE college!

Cost: FREE

When: Wednesday, November 17, 2022 | 6PM CENTRAL TIME

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Preparing your Kids for Entrepreneurship

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7 Reasons your Homeschooler must study EntrepreneurshipPreparing your Kids for Entrepreneurship

7 Reasons your Homeschooler must study Entrepreneurship

  1. Our kids are going to live and work in the Gig Economy
  2. Having an understanding of the framework of business allows for flexibility and adaptability.
  3. Failure is an important aspect of success.
  4. Through Entrepreneurship, kids learn the 4 C’s of Education
    1. Communication
    2. Critical thinking
    3. Creativity
    4. Collaboration
  5. Develops Work Ethic
  6. Develops resiliency
  7. Develop a Growth Mindset

 

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And don’t forget to check out our other marketable life skills classes, such as Video Editing, Computer Science, Canva, Photoshop and Photography and Digital Tech.

If your kids are college-bound, you can’t miss this seminar about preparing them for the SAT and ACT to ultimately receive FREE college!

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When Your Homeschool has been Derailed – Part 2

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You’ve probably heard that you can’t get “behind” while homeschooling, but if you’ve had an illness, natural disaster, death or pregnancy, you can sure feel like you are!When Your Homeschool has been Derailed – Part 2

(Listen to Part 1 HERE!)

You’ve probably heard that you can’t get “behind” while homeschooling, but if you’ve had an illness, natural disaster, death or pregnancy, you can sure feel like you are!

IN this series we’re going to talk about:

  • Recognize your overwhelmed and need help
    • How to know if you are behind or not
  • Prioritize your backlog Compile all of those tasks in one place and categorize them by priority, urgency or complexity.”
    1. what’s MOST important
    2. Of secondary importance
    3. Tertiary importance.
    4. Create an Eisenhower Matrix
    • First Quadrant: Do -3 ADAY
    • Second Quadrant: Decide
    • Third Quadrant: Delegate
    • Fourth Quadrant: Disregard
  • Setting the stage: Create Cues, rhythms and routines
  • Follow the 2 minute rule
    1. Hyper focus  – “What’s the ONE Thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?
    2. Just say no
  • Getting rid of distraction
  • A place for everything and everything in its place
  • 15 minute Re-sets!

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Homeschooling Through a Crisis

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You’ve probably heard that you can’t get “behind” while homeschooling, but if you’ve had an illness, natural disaster, death or pregnancy, you can sure feel like you are!Homeschooling Through a Crisis

You’ve probably heard that you can’t get “behind” while homeschooling, but if you’ve had an illness, natural disaster, death or pregnancy, you can sure feel like you are!

IN this series we’re going to talk about:

1.Recognize your overwhelmed and need help

a.How to know if you are behind or not

2. Prioritize your backlog Compile all of those tasks in one place and categorize them by priority, urgency or complexity.”

Homeschooling Through a Crisis

Determine:

    • what’s MOST important
    • Of secondary importance
    • Tertiary importance.
    • Create an Eisenhower Matrix
      • First Quadrant: Do -3 ADAY
      • Second Quadrant: Decide
      • Third Quadrant: Delegate
      • Fourth Quadrant: Disregard

3. Setting the stage: Create Cues, rhythms and routines

4. Follow the 2 minute rule

    • Hyper focus  – “What’s the ONE Thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?
    • Just say no

5. Getting rid of distraction

6.  place for everything and everything in its place

7. 15 minute Re-sets!

Listen in on part 2! 

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Why You Should Homeschool with Christy Faith – Part 2

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Kristy Faith is an Educational Expert Turned Homeschool Advocate and is here on the podcast to talk about Worldview.Why You Should Homeschool with Christy Faith – Part 2

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Educational Expert Turned Homeschool Advocate talks about Worldview – This week, True North Homeschool Academy director, Lisa Nehring is talking with Christy_Faith. Christy is an educational expert turned homeschool advocate. You’ll hear the story of how she and her husband owned a successful educational consultant firm in L.A., which they have since sold to develop Homeschool Awakening. You might also recognize her from TikTok, where she posts thought-provoking and humorous content about education and more!

Why You Should Homeschool – Part 2

Parents should be asking themselves two questions before they decide how to educate their children:

  1. What are your educational goals
  2. Is the educational choice that I am choosing meeting my educational goals?

Christy believes the public school system operates from a worldview that condones secular humanism.

An attack on Homeschooling is an attack on education.

 

Homeschooling: Parent Rights Absolutism vs. Child Rights to Education and Protection by Elizabeth Bartholet

 

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Why You should Homeschool with Christy Faith – pt. 1

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This week, True North Homeschool Academy director, Lisa Nehring is talking with Kristy_Faith. Kristy is an educational expert turned homeschool advocate.Why You should Homeschool with Christy Faith – pt. 1

Listen to Part 2 HERE

Educational Expert Turned Homeschool Advocate talks about Worldview – This week, True North Homeschool Academy director Lisa Nehring is talking with Christy_Faith.  Christy is an educational expert turned homeschool advocate. You’ll hear the story of how she and her husband owned a successful educational consultant firm in L.A., which they have since sold to develop Homeschool Awakening. You might also recognize her from TikTok, where she posts thought-provoking and humorous content about education and more!

Why You Should Homeschool

Parents should be asking themselves two questions before they decide how to educate their children:

  1. What are your educational goals
  2. Is the educational choice that I am choosing meeting my educational goals?

 

Christy believes the public school system operates from a worldview that condones secular humanism.

An attack on Homeschooling is an attack on education.

 

Homeschooling: Parent Rights Absolutism vs. Child Rights to Education and Protection by Elizabeth Bartholet

 

Resources and Printables from True North Homeschool Academy!

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