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Cultural Literacy and Language Learning

by Jimmy on August 19, 2010 · 0 comments posted in Becoming an Effective Missionary

Most missionaries who learn a second language understand that it is necessary for them to learn the vocabulary and grammar of the new language. It is less obvious, though, to many missionaries, that cultural literacy, or knowledge of the culture, will also significantly improve their ability to speak and understand the language. If you understand the [...]

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Learning the Language: Tips for Mormon Missionaries

by Jimmy on August 6, 2010 · 2 comments posted in Becoming an Effective Missionary

A large percentage of Mormon Missionaries are sent to a foreign land, and the majority of them, and even some that stay state-side, are asked to learn a new language.  This is the next in a series of posts on learning the language of your mission. This language learning series will be good for both [...]

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