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Lovely quote
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Peter Hardy
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Lovely quote
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I came across this lovely quote. You may want to turn it into a poster :-)
"The only way to learn a language is to open your mouth and say something!"
Cheers, Peter.
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16 Mar 2014
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jannabanna
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Hi Peter,
That �s SO true! Have a nice week!
Janet |
17 Mar 2014
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Matthew@ELSP
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I would tend to agree with you, but, interestingly, I am reading a book right now whose authors and ideas would not.
Who am I, a mere TESOL certificate holder, to argue with these people?
Very interesting read.
http://www.amazon.com/Techniques-Principles-Language-Teaching-Larsen-Freeman/dp/0194423603/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395046647&sr=8-2&keywords=diane+larson
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17 Mar 2014
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Peter Hardy
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Dear Matthew, no matter which technique or methodology (or philosophy) you follow, one thing they all have in common is that in order to learn a language, you need the courage to get the words out of your mouth. So why not start at that beginning? Saves you a lot of money in books, too :-) In my 10 years experience my successful students were those who dared to speak. Not easy, especially for the older students (55+). I hope you �ll give it a go. Cheers, Peter
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17 Mar 2014
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JuliaKaraban
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Agree with Peter. I have students who can read well, write well, but afraid to speak. |
17 Mar 2014
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olgavillanua
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I love the quote!. I share it �cause it �s abosultely true.....
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17 Mar 2014
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Jessisun
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Love it!!! I �m pretty sure the quote you posted is going to be on a poster in our English academy!!! Thank you!!!!  |
17 Mar 2014
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cunliffe
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I really like it. I wonder if someone will give it a nice border and a nice font and upload it as a poster? I would like this on my classroom wall. I haven �t followed Matthew �s link, but I learned French without speaking it much. I could translate n �importe quoi, but when I arrived in France, I couldn �t speak! Get them talking asap! |
17 Mar 2014
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