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Debyser, Francis – Francais dans le Monde, 1985
The communicative approach has brought second language instruction a long way from strict grammar-oriented pedagogy, carrying with it a return to meaning, less repetition, emphasis on the learner, and attention to the social and pragmatic aspects of communication. (MSE)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedHowatt, A. P. R. – ELT Journal, 1982
A centenary tribute to Wilhelm Vietor, whose work marked the start of modern methods of language teaching in Europe, describes the educational philosophy behind the reform movement. The movement focused on the value of spoken language and established an alternative to the grammar translation method. (MSE)
Descriptors: Authors, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Philosophy
