Community Language Learning

Question 1

Community Language Learning
Background

Answer 1

Community Language Learning approach is an example of an affective approach that attempt to make students more emotionally comfortable within the classroom in the belief that if students are relaxed and open, they will be able to perform better.
Community Language Learning: focuses on reducing anxiety by creating a supportive environment and making groups where students feel comfortable with each other.
The teachers are viewed as counselors and are expected to facilitate language learning by encouraging open communication and helping students learn without fear or pressure.

Question 2

Community Language Learning
Strategy

Answer 2

1. Students sit in a small circle.
2. The teacher stands behind a student.
3. The student makes a statement or poses a question in his or her own language.
4. The teacher translates the statement or question into the language being learned.
5. The student repeats what the teacher said.
6. The new phrase is recorded on a tape recorder.
7. The procedure is repeated with other students until a short conversation is recorded.
8. Students take a tape home or copy written conversation from the board to study at home.
9. Direct instruction of grammar or vocabulary may take place from conversation.

Question 3

Community Language Learning
Strengths

Answer 3

• CLL’s humanistic approach, which views students and teachers as a community.
• The teacher acts more as a facilitator than a teacher, fits in nicely with current trends in education.

Question 4

Community Language Learning
Weaknesses

Answer 4

• CLL requires a number of conditions that may make it difficult to use in many situations.
• CLL requires teachers who are specifically trained in this method and also trained in counseling techniques.
• CLL requires bilingual teachers and small, homogeneous classes.