Finding the value in informal learning.(LIFE - SCHOOLS)(HOME-SCHOOLING TODAY)

From: The Washington Times | Date: July 18, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Kate Tsubata, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

I recently met a young man who speaks four languages fluently. Not only that, but each has a separate alphabet, writing system and grammatical structure. He's 15.

I asked him how he learned each language. The simple answer: living in different countries and being exposed to their peoples' daily life. He picked up the languages and their writing systems through serial immersion.

A young girl with...

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