Teaching Methods
November 29, 2022
Teaching Methods.
When it comes to learning a language there are dozens of websites claiming to be the best, to have cracked the “secret code” for comprehension. Peel away the layers of marketing material and flowery language and it quickly becomes apparent that the best methods still use two classic language tools.
Immersion in a language is perhaps the most powerful tool for improving the rate of language acquisition. When the learner has no choice but to engage with the language as both input and output, especially when working with a skilled teacher, the time spent learning is more efficient for building good habits and long-term retention.
When learning a language, the use of comprehensible input is indispensable. By making use of context clues to study grammar and vocabulary we train our brains on what “sounds right” and what is merely “technically acceptable.”
The Cambridge method used by Fresh Start English combines these tools with a communicative approach that emphasizes using the language from day one and an iterative testing model that ensures every student masters all the material. By putting the most powerful techniques front and center, we aim to provide an education that shows results early while building skills that last a lifetime.