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ERIC Number: EJ170021
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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Why? When? What? How? A Plea to Think More of the Language-Learner's Situation
Foldberg, Egon
English Language Teaching Journal, 32, 1, 15-23, Oct 77
Questions in the title refer to reasons for learning a second language, the best time to begin, what language to choose, and methods most likely to succeed. Using examples from Danish language experience, the author urges that language teaching relate more closely to learners' desires, needs, attitudes and mental capacity. (CHK)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Attitudes, Language Instruction, Modern Language Curriculum, Second Language Learning, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Student Needs, Teaching Methods
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Identifiers: Denmark