Full S2x03 Teaching Grammar VS Teaching with Comprehensible Input - with Bryan (Zamani Zulu)
Oct 26, 2021
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Bryan, a language teacher from Zamani Zulu, discusses the differences between teaching grammar and teaching with comprehensible input. They highlight the benefits of interactive activities and the challenges of teaching in a teacher-centered industry. The speakers explore effective language learning techniques, the misconception of multilingualism, and using subtitles for learning. They also discuss starting a new language from scratch and the impact of comprehensible input on language acquisition.
Teaching with comprehensible input is more effective in helping students acquire language skills and have more fun in the process.
Providing comprehensible input and creating materials that help learners understand and enjoy the language are crucial for language acquisition.
Deep dives
Differences between teaching languages using traditional grammar approach and comprehensible input
The podcast episode discusses the differences between teaching languages using the traditional grammar approach and teaching with comprehensible input. The speaker, Brian, shares his experience of teaching Zulu using both methods. He explains that while he initially taught Zulu with the traditional grammar approach, he had an epiphany after coming across comprehensible input resources online. Brian discusses how teaching with comprehensible input is more effective in helping students acquire language skills and have more fun in the process.
The importance of providing comprehensible input to language learners
Brian emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensible input to language learners. He speaks about his own experience of learning Zulu and how the majority of his acquisition came from engaging in conversations with native speakers and practicing what he had learned in class. He highlights the value of creating materials and using techniques that help learners understand and enjoy the language, rather than focusing solely on grammar rules and translations.
Challenges and benefits of teaching languages with comprehensible input
Brian shares his experience of teaching Zulu with comprehensible input and contrasts it with the traditional grammar approach. He explains how teaching with comprehensible input sparked a change in his students' enthusiasm and language acquisition. He also discusses the challenges and rewards of implementing this approach, such as finding suitable materials, catering to different levels of proficiency, and facilitating interactive and engaging learning experiences.
The potential impact of teaching languages with comprehensible input
Brian expresses his belief in the potential impact of teaching languages with comprehensible input. He discusses the importance of spreading awareness about this approach to more teachers, especially in places where traditional grammar-based methods dominate, such as Vietnam. He envisions a shift towards a more effective and enjoyable way of learning languages, which would result in greater job satisfaction for teachers and improved language acquisition for students.
From the differences between teaching grammar and teaching with comprehensible input to fun activities to acquire new languages and much more, I sit down with Bryan from Zamani Zulu to help you understand the beautiful process of language acquisition.
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