When introducing new vocabulary, it feels natural to tell students, “Repeat after me!” At The Comprehensible Classroom, this is a habit we have worked hard to break. Now, we recommend a different approach.
What can teachers do when colleagues or administrators suggest that teaching for acquisition isn't "rigorous enough?" What that statement really tells us is that the person saying it doesn’t yet understand what language is—or how it develops. The good news? There's still time to help change their understanding.
When you’re teaching Novice Low and Novice Mid students (especially learners in early Year 1) it’s tempting to think class should be about “covering” grammar points and vocabulary lists. But consider centering class around meaningful, communicative activities instead.
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