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This book addresses a significant issue in language education by introducing innovative methods for teaching foreign languages in classrooms. This guidebook for teachers offers a critical examination of traditional teaching practices, highlighting their shortcomings and limitations. The author proposes a reformed methodology, emphasizing the importance of making language learning more practical and relevant to students. The book argues that language learning should focus on developing communicative competence, enabling students to use the language effectively in real-world situations. It advocates for a communicative, interactive approach that prioritizes comprehension, fluency, and practical application over solely grammatical accuracy and rote memorization. The author emphasizes the use of authentic materials, such as anecdotes, short stories, and descriptive texts, to make learning more engaging and meaningful. This book is a valuable resource for language educators seeking to revamp their teaching methods and embrace a more effective and engaging approach to foreign language instruction. Its insights challenge traditional paradigms and offer practical guidance for improving language teaching practices, ultimately benefiting students and empowering them with the communication skills they need to succeed in an increasingly globalized world.
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Otto Jespersen (1860-1943) was professor of English at the University of Copenhagen. Among his many works in "Growth and Structure of the English Language," also published by the University of Chicago Press.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book addresses a significant issue in language education by introducing innovative methods for teaching foreign languages in classrooms. This guidebook for teachers offers a critical examination of traditional teaching practices, highlighting their shortcomings and limitations. The author proposes a reformed methodology, emphasizing the importance of making language learning more practical and relevant to students. The book argues that language learning should focus on developing communicative competence, enabling students to use the language effectively in real-world situations. It advocates for a communicative, interactive approach that prioritizes comprehension, fluency, and practical application over solely grammatical accuracy and rote memorization. The author emphasizes the use of authentic materials, such as anecdotes, short stories, and descriptive texts, to make learning more engaging and meaningful. This book is a valuable resource for language educators seeking to revamp their teaching methods and embrace a more effective and engaging approach to foreign language instruction. Its insights challenge traditional paradigms and offer practical guidance for improving language teaching practices, ultimately benefiting students and empowering them with the communication skills they need to succeed in an increasingly globalized world. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781333916701_0
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