| Language learning or language acquisition is the | | | | ask questions and can be corrected for a mistake. |
| process by which humans learn or acquire a | | | | Comprehension exercises: these exercises are |
| language and this is the leading aspect that | | | | effective in making the learner learn special words |
| distinguishes humans from other species. | | | | or words for various physical actions. The teacher |
| Language itself has cognitive, social, cultural and | | | | can give commands for the physical actions that |
| physical aspects attached to it. This defines the | | | | can be performed within the class limits and these |
| vastness of a language, as it is not just a means | | | | could be individual action commands or group |
| of communication but a process of interaction, | | | | action commands. |
| information, communication and a motor skill. | | | | Directed comprehension drills: in this language |
| Language learning as mentioned earlier is a | | | | learning technique the teacher commands the |
| process that blends one stage into another. | | | | student to give instructions or commands to |
| Certain principles and language learning techniques | | | | other students, in a way involving the class. Here |
| are discussed below: | | | | it is important to remember that the instructions |
| Techniques | | | | used in the classes should always be in the new |
| There are many language learning techniques that | | | | language and could be the variants to the words |
| have been developed by the pioneers in the | | | | like good, read, open books, try again, write and |
| language learning scenario. Some of these | | | | listen. |
| effective techniques are: | | | | Social context: any language if learnt with the |
| Drills: using of the drills technique focuses on one | | | | social context in mind is easier to understand and |
| feature or set of the language. This means that | | | | learn. Therefore the language should be practiced |
| repetitively doing a particular process till it is | | | | in the cultural setting. The teacher can bring the |
| reproduced without errors. Activities that present | | | | student’s needs from real life situation to the |
| a model must be performed till mastery is gained. | | | | classroom session. In this way, a student would |
| Simple correction is not as effective as | | | | find it comfortable to confront the situation if it |
| reinforcement. The language learning techniques | | | | occurs again. |
| recommend the usage of visuals like slides, | | | | Kinetic learning: this technique of language learning |
| pictures, magazines, real life situations, stick | | | | refers to the communication that is associated |
| figures and student position in relation to the | | | | with action, movement or event. Kinetic learning |
| helper, for new text drills. | | | | has a higher place value than visual or verbal |
| Enhancement of learning and motivation: an | | | | learning. |
| effective language learning technique is the | | | | Thus these are the techniques that are effective |
| enhancement of learning by introducing drama. | | | | in language learning. Besides these techniques |
| This means any form of drama like videos, simple | | | | there are certain principles which are as important |
| setups for the model text or free expressions all | | | | to understand in the concept of language learning. |
| done by the students. Another effective | | | | The natural leaning sequence as followed by all |
| technique is the usage of direct dialogue in the | | | | facilitates learning and is the most effective form |
| form of question and answer or comment and | | | | of learning; hearing, speaking, reading and writing. |
| response. This initiates the student to respond or | | | | |