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| Racer X Newbie United States Joined 4111 days ago 18 posts - 18 votes Studies: Portuguese | Message 1 of 11 10 September 2013 at 1:31pm | 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 3:24am 1 person has voted this message useful | |||
| iguanamon Pentaglot Senior Member Virgin Islands Speaks: Ladino Joined 5264 days ago 2241 posts - 6731 votes  Speaks: English*, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Creole (French) | Message 2 of 11 10 September 2013 at 3:16pm | IP Logged | ||
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I think you'll get more responses if you flesh out your question a little more. I clicked on your profile and found out that you are a beginner, hence all the questions about the "alphabet soup" language-learning methods, "ALG" and "TPR" (neither of which I've ever heard of), most likely found by scouring youtube. I don't have the time or desire to research this, could you summarize them and tell us why you think it's the next great thing?
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| sans-serif Tetraglot Senior Member Finland Joined 4561 days ago 298 posts - 470 votes Speaks: Finnish*, English, German, Swedish Studies: Danish | Message 4 of 11 10 September 2013 at 5:09pm | IP Logged | ||
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I'm not OP nor do I know much about TPR, TPRS, or ALG, but here are some Wikipedia links for those who are interested: Total Physical Response, TPR Storytelling (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling or TPRS). The short version is that TPR is a language teaching method "based on Krashen's work" (whatever that means), which involves (among many other things, I'm sure) teaching the students to respond to "commands" in the target language with physical actions, such as sitting down or taking a step forward.
ALG or Automatic Language Growth is apparently a less well-known method in a similar vein, developed by Dr. J. Marvin Brown at the AUA Language Center in Thailand. The method doesn't have it's own Wikipedia page, but here's a link to what appears to be its official homepage. Edited by sans-serif on 10 September 2013 at 5:17pm 2 persons have voted this message useful | |||
| Racer X Newbie United States Joined 4111 days ago 18 posts - 18 votes Studies: Portuguese | Message 5 of 11 11 September 2013 at 2:54am | IP Logged | ||
Thanks a lot for your useful input on this topic. It is much appreciated. I will look into this site and see if I can find anything useful and report back if I do so as to inform anyone else who might benefit. Again, thanks. 1 person has voted this message useful | |||
| Racer X Newbie United States Joined 4111 days ago 18 posts - 18 votes Studies: Portuguese | Message 6 of 11 11 September 2013 at 3:30am | IP Logged | ||
Never implied that I wanted you to research anything. Also, I think these methods SOUND great but in no way am I stating that they are "the next great thing". I love how they sound and am intrigued but wanted to hear back from those who may have more insight, prior knowledge or (most importantly) direct experience with these methods. This is mainly aimed at those with experience or prior knowledge of TPR and/or ALG. That said, thanks for the feedback and I have fleshed out my post so as to be more effective. I appreciate your advice on that-my original post was a little too succinct. 1 person has voted this message useful | |||
| iguanamon Pentaglot Senior Member Virgin Islands Speaks: Ladino Joined 5264 days ago 2241 posts - 6731 votes Speaks: English*, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Creole (French) | Message 7 of 11 11 September 2013 at 4:13am | IP Logged | ||
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Sorry for being so suspicious. I apologize. We do see spammers here from time to time and your original post was quite bare. Now that you've expanded it (thanks for that, now I, and others, know what you're talking about and where you're coming from), you have a better chance at getting a discussion going. Again, welcome to the forum! Edited by iguanamon on 11 September 2013 at 4:14am 1 person has voted this message useful | |||
| Racer X Newbie United States Joined 4111 days ago 18 posts - 18 votes Studies: Portuguese | Message 8 of 11 11 September 2013 at 8:44am | IP Logged | ||
No problem brother. I didn't know you guys had problems with spammers but due to yours and others' constructive criticism and feedback I will be able to add more value to my questions/posts/threads. So that's a good thing. Thanks for the welcome as well. Glad to be here. This site/forum is Great!!! I will be mining you for info. Great to meet you. 1 person has voted this message useful |
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