The ten principles

1. Target language only

2. Learn through speaking

3. Exemplify rather than explain

4. Keep LTT high, TTT low

5. Get the atmosphere right and focus on the learning process

6. Handle learners’ language mistakes with care

7. Check before you train new language – elicit before feeding new language

8. Give learners opportunities to experiment

9. Have variety in your training

10. Three key techniques (ask questions, have learners weave new language, use the course book selectively)

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