"Language Teaching Must Start Afresh!".

Howatt, A. P. R.

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Publication Date: 1982-Jul

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"Language Teaching Must Start Afresh!"

Howatt, A. P. R.

ELT Journal, v36 n4 p263-68 Jul 1982

A centenary tribute to Wilhelm Vietor, whose work marked the start of modern methods of language teaching in Europe, describes the educational philosophy behind the reform movement. The movement focused on the value of spoken language and established an alternative to the grammar translation method. (MSE)

Descriptors: Authors, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Foreign Countries, Grammar Translation Method, Instructional Improvement, Instructional Innovation, Leadership, Oral Language, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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