Other learners are viewed as a support group within which they interact, help and evaluate themselves and each other, as well as the whole process. The teacher is a facilitator concerned with class atmosphere. The syllabus and materials used serve the learners' needs. There is an emphasis placed on meaningful communication from the learner's point of view. Authentic materials are used as much as possible.
Tasks are communicative.
The first language of the learner is viewed as a useful aid when it is necessary for understanding and for formulating hypothesis about the target language. The learner begins to accept responsibility for own learning making decisions for self, choosing and initiating, expressing feelings and opinions about needs, abilities and preferences. Last updated 23 November, 1999.