English Through Actions

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English through Actions is a book about the direct method of language education written by Harold E. Palmer and his daughter, Dorothee Palmer. It was first published in 1925[1] by the Japanese publisher Kaitakusha. The book includes various systematical materials for standard students, and helps teachers reduce preparation time.

Synopsis[edit]

  • General Introduction
  • The Technique of Speech-Teaching
  • Notes concerning the Treatment of certain difficulties connected with Elementary English Grammar and Composition
  • Imperative Drill(Collective)
  • Imperative Drill(Individual)
  • Conventional Conversation
  • Free Oral Assimilation
  • Action Chains
  • List of Objects, Substances, Pictures, etc., recommended in connection with "English Through Actions"
  • The Names of the Pupils

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jack C. Richards, Theodore S. Rodgers. Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press. 2014. p. 278. ISBN 978-1-107-67596-4.