Learning the Language


	*Learning the Language*

*Learning the Language* A documentary on the Immersion Experience.	Finally, a tool that explains what Language Immersion is, and how it works.
Over the past year and a half a group of PSI parents have produced a documentary that explores the method of foreign language immersion education in America. We went into the PSI classrooms to document how language is acquired through the immersion experience. The video uses interviews with PSI students, their parents and PSI staff to demonstrate its success and tell the story behind this increasingly popular form of language education. This 18 minute action packed film can be used as a way to introduce Immersion to new, incoming parents as well as help in the preparation and writing of grant submissions. It covers school and district research on Immersion and can be a fundamental presentation tool on Immersion Education that can be used in both formal and informal settings. And since the information is universal to all Immersion programs, anyone who is interested in this form of foreign language study will benefit from it. The makers of this video wish to graciously thank the collaboration of the PSI Site Council, and the PSI PTO for their support throughout this process. The talent featured on this video is YOU! The cast is made up entirely of teachers, administrators, parents and students. The subject, which is close to all of our hearts, was made with loving care, great pride and full appreciation for the goals of immersion education.



Learning the Language is available for check-out from the PSI Media Center and from the St. Louis Park Library. Copies in VHS or DVD format may be purchased through the PSI PTO or PSI Site Council.