CLL

advocates a holistic approach to language learning. A group of ideas concerning

the psychological requirements for successful and \"non-defensive” learning

are collected under the acronym (SARD). Security Attention & Aggression

Retention & Reflection Discrimination. Language is for communication.

Language is for developing creative thinking. Culture is integrated with

language. The focus shifts from grammar and sentence formation to a \"sharing

and belonging between persons\". Language is what you learn and share with

others. Students should trust the learning process, the teacher and the others.

Knowing the target culture is important to be successful in communication.

Culture is integrated with language. T\'s initial role is that of a counsellor.

The teacher tries to remove the threatening factors in the classroom. Initially

the learner is dependent on the teacher. As s/he goes on studying the language

he becomes more and more independent. Literal

native language equivalents are given to the target language in order to

teach their meanings. This makes meaning clear. A textbook is not considered

necessary. Materials may be developed by the teacher as the course develops.

ELT Methods