Language Input Podcast
Full S2x03 Teaching Grammar VS Teaching with Comprehensible Input - with Bryan (Zamani Zulu)
Oct 26, 2021
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.
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- 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.
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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.
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