The Nature of Language and How It Is Learned

Series: Principles and Methods of Teaching a Second Language Series

Duration: 31

Year Published: 1961

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Explains the nature of language, how it is learned, and the validity of the "oral approaches" to teaching language. Shows that language is speech and draws upon examples of speech from various languages. Reveals how differently languages function in their sound systems, grammatical organizations, and logical developments. Points out how the modern teaching of a second language parallels the way in which people learn their first language, but is more scientifically organized. Stresses the development of language habits.

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