1. Community Language Learning (CLL)

2. Historical Overview Charles Curran 1972 “Designer” method of the 70s Modeled from Carl Rogers’ view of education Rogers saw classroom as group in need of therapy Must secure one’s “language ego” while learning

3. Unique Features Students decide topics Teacher translates Teachers are “counselors” Students are “clients” 100% safe Learning is inductive

4. Today’s Lesson Spanish speakers in a Level 1 HS ESOL class Two students converse Teacher translates Listen to tape Inductive learning

5. Evaluation Teacher asks questions to assess gains in: – Grammar – Vocabulary – Syntax

6. Strengths Student interest Student independence Students learn inductive techniques Nonthreatening

7. Weaknesses Time wasted Teacher poor translator? Students have mix of languages Not enough time in school Risks can be good

8. Conclusion No one uses only CLL But certain aspects of it may be useful