This guide explains the oral method of teaching languages and how to get students speaking.
It covers practical strategies for waking reticent learners, guiding conversation, and selecting topics that spark interest. The book also highlights the balance between speaking and listening, the teacher’s role as a model, and how to avoid dominating the dialogue while helping students express themselves clearly.
Ideal for teachers and readers seeking practical, easy-to-apply methods for interactive language classes.
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Excerpt from The Oral Method of Teaching Languages: A Monograph on Conversational Methods, Together With a Full Description and Abundant, Examples of Fifty Appropriate Forms of Work
A few months ago, when I was busy correcting the proofs of my Principles of Language Study, one of my colleagues asked me why that book Should not be followed up by one to be entitled How to Conduct a Conversation Course. He went on to say that the demand for language-lessons on a conversational basis was rapidly increasing, not only in England, but all over the world - and that there was apparently not a single book yet in existence which gave clear and precise indica tions to teachers as to how such a course Should be con ducted it was left to each individual teacher to work out his own system, good, bad or indifferent.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the oral method of teaching languages, focusing on the significant advantages it offers in language acquisition. The author presents a compelling case for prioritizing oral work, arguing that speaking the language from the outset significantly accelerates progress. By listening to and repeating native speech, learners develop crucial memorization skills that facilitate the effortless assimilation of words and phrases. This approach contrasts with traditional methods that emphasize grammar and translation, which can hinder the development of natural language proficiency. The book explores the historical and theoretical foundations of the oral method, drawing on the insights of renowned linguists and language educators. It provides a practical framework for implementing this method, with detailed descriptions of various oral exercises and activities that can be used in language classrooms. The author emphasizes the importance of creating an immersive environment where learners can interact with the language in a meaningful way, fostering their confidence and fluency. Ultimately, this book empowers language learners and teachers alike, offering a proven path to achieving true mastery of spoken languages. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330640784_0
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