French Lessons: A Demonstration of the Direct Method in Elementary Teaching (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Max Walter

9780265271230: French Lessons: A Demonstration of the Direct Method in Elementary Teaching (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265271231 ISBN 13: 9780265271230

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Discover the Direct Method in action with real classroom demonstrations that show how young students begin speaking French, naturally and confidently.

This practical volume presents Dr. Walter’s approach in a Horace Mann classroom, guiding teachers through what a daily French lesson looks like, from initial commands to expressive storytelling. It emphasizes student participation, teacher modeling with clear motions, and immediate checks for understanding, all designed to make language learning engaging and accessible for beginners and older students alike.

Step-by-step demonstrations of how to introduce French sounds, vocabulary, and basic grammar through action and repetition.
Hands-on practice with stories, questions, and answers that build speaking fluency while translating ideas into meaning.
Strategies for keeping pupils attentive, avoiding translation pitfalls, and adapting methods to different ages.
Focus on pronunciation, rhythm, and comprehension using phonetic cues and in-class participation.

Ideal for teachers and students of beginner French, this edition offers a clear window into classroom techniques that aim to foster active language use from day one.

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