12 principles of language teaching
Automaticity
connecting THEORY and Students absorb language
PRACTICE. automatically.
Students move toward fluency and
“think” about language less as they
There are three types of principles: progress.
Cognitive – mental and intellectual Application – Don’t overwhelm
Socioaffective – emotional students with language rules, balance
Linguistic – language rules and practice.
Cognitive Principles Cognitive Principles
2. Meaningful Learning 3. Anticipation of Reward
“Rote learning has little chance of Reward = Better performance
creating long-term retention.” (TBP pg. Application – Use verbal praise,