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| Racer X Newbie United States Joined 4100 days ago 18 posts - 18 votes Studies: Portuguese | Message 1 of 3 10 September 2013 at 12:52pm | IP Logged |
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I am an absolute newbie at language learning and came across some information on two methods that seem intriguing so I wanted to get some advice on them here. This post is mainly aimed at any here with experience with and/or knowledge of the TPR (Total Physical Response-by Prof James Asher) and ALG (Automatic Language Growth-by Dr. J. Marvin Brown).
For information purposes, and to flesh out this query: ALG (Automatic Language Growth) is a methodology for language acquisition developed to replicate normal, first language development. Based on Stephen Krashen's Input Hypothesis, the central conceptual difference in practice between ALG and other natural programs is in the application of the belief that speaking occurs naturally given enough input. Therefore the program focuses almost entirely on offering understandable experience (happenings being the building blocks of language). The program does not focus on speaking, and encourages students NOT to speak, until words occur on their own. They advocate listening, observation for 500-800 hours in the target language. For more info, see Algworld.com. They also have a series of videos detailing the method on youtube: http://youtu.be/3Vg2Eh2LOSE Total physical response (TPR) is a language-teaching method developed by James Asher, a professor emeritus of psychology at San José State University. It is based on the coordination of language and physical movement. In TPR, instructors give commands to students in the target language, and students respond with whole-body actions. The method is an example of the comprehension approach to language teaching. Listening serves two purposes; it is both a means of understanding messages in the language being learned, and a means of learning the structure of the language itself. Grammar is not taught explicitly, but is induced from the language input. Here is a wiki link on TPR- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_physical_response Are there places where a learner can find teachers/tutors/programs that employ the ALG method to help one learn/acquire a language. I'm very interested in this method. Also, can anyone with experience using this method speak to its efficacy/deficiencies? Any and all input and feedback is much appreciated. Edited by Racer X on 11 September 2013 at 3:37am 1 person has voted this message useful | |
| Jeffers Senior Member United Kingdom Joined 4900 days ago 2151 posts - 3960 votes  Speaks: English* Studies: Hindi, Ancient Greek, French, Sanskrit, German | Message 2 of 3 10 September 2013 at 8:33pm | IP Logged |
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Didn't you ask this question on another forum? By all means ask questions, but also please keep the forums from being cluttered.
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