The primary goal of this course is communication. Unless meaning and feeling is communicated, language is useless. This method focuses on communicating with the spoken word and relies heavily on oral practice, role-playing and other dramatic techniques, peer help and verbal memorization. The drill sessions and memorized dialogues are important components of this method. There is value in learning the language and culture of a country other than one's own.
Memorization is useful in learning to speak a language.
One learns by doing, listening, speaking, moving, reading, role-playing, creating. Attendance in class is very important because of the lack of other opportunities for exposure to the foreign language. Making mistakes is an integral part of the learning process. All of us involved in the course must have a high tolerance for this, in ourselves and in others. Songs will be made available to you on tape.