Languages and Functional Knowledge

Traditional education often makes us believe in a single type of intelligence. However, lately, we've seen a shift: some of us have started exploring and experimenting with new ways to learn and teach. This led to the idea of a practical method for functional knowledge of a second or third language. But what exactly is it? In language learning, functional knowledge moves beyond simply memorizing grammar rules or isolated vocabulary. Instead, it focuses on the practical and effective application of the language in real-life situations. It's about understanding how language works to achieve a specific communicative purpose.

Imagine you're learning English. A traditional approach might focus on being able to recite the rules of the "past perfect continuous." Functional knowledge, on the other hand, would center on you understanding and using the "past perfect continuous" to describe an action that started in the past and continued up to another point in the past – for example, in a conversation about your work experience.

Essentially, functional knowledge aims to answer the question: "How can I use this language to achieve my communication goals?" This involves:

• Contextual Understanding: Understanding words based on their cultural context.

• Effective Communication: Expressing yourself clearly, both orally and in writing.

• Problem Solving: Overcoming communication obstacles with strategies.

• Adaptability: Adjusting your language to different situations and interlocutors.

In short, functional knowledge aligns with skills-based learning and communicative competence, seeking practical fluency and the ability to navigate the real world, far from "encyclopedic knowledge."

Our Method: Practicality for the Real World

To put this functional knowledge into practice in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese, we've created exclusive content specifically designed for adult students and their professional needs. Our programs, "English for Real Life" and "Español para tu Vida," are accessible from any device. After all, who carries a book these days?

We've integrated practicality into every level of our method, successfully creating a program for anyone starting from scratch. You'll have the support of an active community and access to constantly updated content. Best of all, it's an affordable value for any student, single mother, or budding entrepreneur. For just R$150 (or US$30), you get lifetime access to more content and a guided immersion in the language.

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¡Español para tu Vida!

Laura Chasampi