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The research and the experts agree: learning how to listen is the first step in learning any language. That is why EB and Fun ‘n’ Friends put listening centre stage in all our English lessons. Students always begin with a listening exercise, then progress through reading, speaking and writing.
Our lessons are defined by :
1) Authenticity
Authentic texts are those that have been produced in the course of genuine communication. Examples include news reports, advertisements, film clips and trailers. Use of authentic texts, such as those used in Fun and Friends, helps students cope successfully with genuine communication outside the classroom.
(For further information on the importance of authenticity in language learning, please see the reference on David Nunan below.)
2) Input
Listening has been viewed as a primary vehicle for language learning, and comprehensive input is a necessary condition for language learning.
(For further information on the importance of input in language learning, please see the reference on Michael Rost below.)
3) Effectiveness
Effective teaching involves
- careful selection of input sources (appropriately authentic, interesting, varied and challenging)
- integration of listening with other learning purposes (with appropriate links to speaking, reading and writing)
(For further information on the importance of effective teaching in language learning, please see the reference on Michael Rost below.)
4) Listen, Listen, Listen to English
Listening is especially important for beginners. Beginners should spend 95% of their study time listening to English.
5) 先听读后说写
「学习英语要由聆听和阅读开始，多练习说话未必有帮助。学英文不应从单字或文法开始，阅读一个完整的故事，有助孩子全面理解英文的运用和结构。」
~ 美国南加州大学英语教学及语言学退休教授 Stephen Krashen
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