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Teaching English as Foreign Language
Characteristics
Georgi Lozanov developed this method to eradicate the grammar based-left brain approach of learning a foreign language. He introduced new components of suggestion techniques and relaxation to learning.
This was a new approach to accelerate learning.
The teacher is enterprising and responsible for presenting in class a large amount of information while taking away learning obstacles and student's inhibition.
Students listen, watch and then perform the material taught in class.
Target language instructions/ MT
Cheerful classrooms.
Soothing background music.
Positive suggestion by teacher.
Printed TL dialogues with MT translation.
Vocabulary and grammar notes.
Reading of dialogues by teacher.
Rhythm and intonation matched to music.
Based on dialogues, Q&A, games, song.
Drama.
Lesson Plan
The lesson of Suggestopedia consisted of three phases:
Deciphering:
The teacher introduces the grammar and lexis of the content. In most materials the foreign language text is on the left half of the page with a translation on the right half, i.e. meanings are conveyed via the mother tongue
Concert session:
In the active session, the teacher reads the text at a normal speed, sometimes intoning some words, and the students follow. In the passive session, the students relax and listen to the teacher reading the text calmly. Baroque music is played in the background.
Elaboration:
The students finish off what they have learned with dramas, songs, and games.
Cons
Out-of-time
Authoritarian
Teacher centered
Pseudo-science evidence
Childish
The students only receive input by listening, reading and musical- emotional backing.
Nowadays some of the most important characteristics of Suggestopedia , that can be used are the decoration, furniture, arrangement of the classroom and the use of music and songs to create a nice atmosphere to motivate students.Even dance and practice some movement activities.
as well as the use of some Language materials: flashcards, posters, decorated doors, drama texts, role play texts are some ideas that can be used in language classes in general and to benefit learning.