Challenges

=Discuss the challenges of learning another language.=

1. Jargon & Idioms

 * Look at this document. Tell what these words mean.
 * Think about who would use these words, why, and where you would find them.
 * Define [|Jargon].
 * Explain how jargon is different from slang.
 * Complete the jargon activity [|worksheets].
 * Relate idioms to jargon. How are they alike? How are they different?
 * Have a class competition to name as many idioms as you can in 3 minutes.
 * Explain how idioms are similar to jargon.
 * Give examples of English idiomatic expressions. //(e.g. It's raining cats and dogs.)//
 * Illustrate popular idioms. [|Idioms]
 * Visit the following links to view some idiomatic expressions in French and Spanish.[|French Idioms], [|Spanish Idioms]

2. Homonyms
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 * Have a competition to list as many homonyms as possible on your wipe-off boards.
 * Select a scribe to write them on the board. Remember to erase similar homonyms to avoid repetition.
 * Explain the difference between homonyms and homophones.[|Homophones vs. Homonyms]
 * Take the homonyms [|quiz].
 * Complete the [|homonyms]worksheet.
 * Then look at the websites indicated below. Can you name other Spanish/French homonyms/homophones not included on the sites?
 * [|Spanish homophones]
 * [|French homonyms]