Scott Thornbury – What's the latest teaching method?


Summary

The video delves into the speaker's passion for collecting old books while traveling and shares a recent discovery from a secondhand bookshop in Kiev. Furthermore, the discussion shifts towards language learning methods, emphasizing the evolution towards a communicative approach. The importance of teacher commitment, belief in a method, and the necessity for flexibility and adaptation in teaching approaches are also emphasized in the video.


Hobby of Collecting Old Books

The speaker discusses their hobby of collecting old books during their travels to different countries, sharing a recent find at a secondhand bookshop in Kiev.

Discussion on Language Learning Methods

The speaker talks about the best method for language learning, exploring the evolution of teaching methods and the shift towards a communicative approach.

Exploring Language Teaching Methods

A deeper exploration of language teaching methods, including dimensions such as the nature of language, learner involvement, and the role of the first language in teaching.

Reflection on Teaching Methods

Reflecting on the importance of teacher commitment and belief in a method, as well as the need for flexibility and adaptation in teaching approaches.

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