Principles of Second Language Teaching
Principles of Second Language Teaching It should now be clear to you that in India and especially in Bihar, English is learnt as second language, because some of the English words, phrases, and sentences are in frequent use in our society. Teaching methodologies driven by varying theoretical approaches can be effective in the classroom, depending on the material being presented, the goals of the lesson, and the target students. What is known about second language learning is that language is learned communicatively, through the process of building meaning in a collaborative context. Here are some of the principles regarding second language teaching - learning process: 1. Learning through habit formation Learning a language involves forming certain habits. At the beginning stage, a teacher ensures habit formation through oral, reading and writing exercises related to the target language, here for example, English. 2. Learning through commu...