The Teaching of Foreign Languages: Principles and Methods (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

F. B. Kirkman

 
9780267828067: The Teaching of Foreign Languages: Principles and Methods (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

The Teaching of Foreign Languages: Principles and Methods offers teachers a practical guide to building effective language programs.

It focuses on how to move students from translation toward direct, active use of the foreign language, with clear, experience-based strategies that can be used in class and at home.

The text frames a practical approach to introducing new vocabulary, developing oral proficiency, and structuring practice so students engage with language in meaningful contexts. It emphasizes student activity, varied repetition, and sentence-level practice to reinforce learning and recall.

  • Strategies to avoid excessive translation and strengthen direct language associations
  • Techniques for practicing vocabulary in meaningful sentences rather than lists
  • Methods for varied, interval repetition with a focus on oral production
  • Guidance on using contexts and questions to deepen word meaning and usage

Ideal for educators and students exploring practical, classroom-ready methods for teaching foreign languages.

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