02390cam a22003133u 4500 54943 UtSlPG 20260610134251.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PB Jespersen, Otto, 1860-1943 How to teach a foreign language Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-20 Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "How to Teach a Foreign Language" by Otto Jespersen is a pedagogical guide written in the early 20th century. The text focuses on the reformation of foreign language teaching methods, advocating for a more effective and engaging approach far removed from traditional rote learning. Jespersen, a notable linguist and phonetician, questions established practices and proposes a method that prioritizes sensible communication and meaningful connections to language learning. The opening of the book sets the tone for Jespersen’s exploration of language teaching reform. He shares his journey into this field, highlighting initial scattered efforts toward reform and the eventual growth of a movement within Scandinavia. He introduces a new method, yet recognizes the complexity of naming it, as it encompasses a variety of approaches. Jespersen argues that the primary goal of learning a foreign language should be to foster communication, both in receiving and imparting thoughts, thereby stressing the importance of practical language use over mere grammar and translation exercises. This foundational argument frames the book's exploration of innovative teaching methods aimed at enhancing language competence among students. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Languages, Modern -- Study and teaching Bertelsen, Sophia Yhlen-Olsen, 1876-1934 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54943 95775 95775