The drill sessions and memorized dialogues are important components of this method. New grammatical concepts will be practiced orally and in writing. We recognize, however, that these new concepts are more easily reproduced in written test-taking situations than in free conversation and will only gradually become active and useful tools of communication. The speed with which you assimilate these new grammatical concepts, as well as new vocabulary, depends both on your active involvement in class and drill sessions and your willingness to go the extra mile with practice and experimentation at home. 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. Special Activities 1.