1.
People
learning language ordinarily follow one of two routes. One method relies not on
explanations, but rather achieves language ability unconsciously through a long
period of contact with the language in a suitable environment. This is the
method of native language acquisition. The other method attains the goal of
speaking ability through reliance on oral explanations of necessary fundamentals
followed by frequent, intensive practice. This is the foreign language
acquisition method. China Language Instituteˇ¦s instructional method combines
elements from both these styles of language acquisition.
2.
Following
brief introductory explanations of new patterns and vocabulary, we firmly
require practice of spoken drills directly between student and teacher without
the book; only in this way can students receive sufficient speaking and
listening training needed to convert the passive knowledge gained from books
into active language ability.
3.
Stated
simple, we donˇ¦t dwell on grammatical theory in our instruction method, but
rather proceed from introduction of basic sentence structures and practice each
new pattern by inserting useful vo9cabulary suited to the different background
of our students.
4.
Regardless
of how lively and active a teaching method may be, if used over and over again
without change, any method will eventually succeed in boring students into a
counter-productive stupor, hence, our teaching staff is always reminded to try
its best to develops studentˇ¦s enthusiasm and insight by varying as much as
possible techniques and styles used in each step of instruction in order to
increase and maintain our studentˇ¦s interests.
We require that all of our teachers, with respect to all peoplesˇ¦ basic needs for attention and encouragement teach each class and every student with a high degree of patience and a sincere attitude.