As someone who is currently teaching a language class, I just had to click on the "Why languages classes don't work" video 😂 Although I fundamentally disagree with her conclusion, it was very interesting to listen to her rationale. And I personally think that a good language class (methodologically principled, utilizes assessments meaningfully, attentive to pragmatics, rooted in interaction, etc.) will not demonstrate a lot of the problems she listed, but I am quick to acknowledge that there are a LOT of bad language classes out there in the world. So what I'm saying is... adult English learners in New York, come to my class! It's much better than the ones she's talking about! Haha.
Well, yes, you're right. I've just seen so many people (myself included) sign up for a class only to not make any progress I've become doubtful of most classes, like her. While this video generalizes language classes, not all classes will be like this (thankfully!). If only there was a registry of all the classes that weren't stuck in old ways, that'd be the dream!
As someone who is currently teaching a language class, I just had to click on the "Why languages classes don't work" video 😂 Although I fundamentally disagree with her conclusion, it was very interesting to listen to her rationale. And I personally think that a good language class (methodologically principled, utilizes assessments meaningfully, attentive to pragmatics, rooted in interaction, etc.) will not demonstrate a lot of the problems she listed, but I am quick to acknowledge that there are a LOT of bad language classes out there in the world. So what I'm saying is... adult English learners in New York, come to my class! It's much better than the ones she's talking about! Haha.
Haha, I like your conclusion too! 🤣
Well, yes, you're right. I've just seen so many people (myself included) sign up for a class only to not make any progress I've become doubtful of most classes, like her. While this video generalizes language classes, not all classes will be like this (thankfully!). If only there was a registry of all the classes that weren't stuck in old ways, that'd be the dream!