English through Actions
Encyclopedia
English through Actions is a book about the direct method
of language education
written by Harold E. Palmer
and his daughter, Dorothee Palmer. It was first published in 1925 by the Japanese publisher Kaitakusha. The book includes various materials for standard students and they are shown systematically. It helps teachers to reduce preparation time.
Direct method
Direct method may refer to*Direct method for learning a foreign language*Direct method as opposed to iterative method...
of language education
Language education
Language education is the teaching and learning of a foreign or second language. Language education is a branch of applied linguistics.- Need for language education :...
written by Harold E. Palmer
Harold E. Palmer
Harold Edward Palmer, usually just Harold E. Palmer was an English linguist, phonetician and pioneer in the field of English language learning and teaching. Especially he dedicated himself to Oral Method. He stayed in Japan for 14 years and reformed its English education...
and his daughter, Dorothee Palmer. It was first published in 1925 by the Japanese publisher Kaitakusha. The book includes various materials for standard students and they are shown systematically. It helps teachers to reduce preparation time.
Synopsis
- General Introduction
- The Technique of Speech-Teaching
- Notes concerning the Treatment of certain difficulties connected with Elementary English Grammar and Composition
- Imperative Drill（Collective）
- Imperative Drill（Individual）
- Conventional Conversation
- Free Oral Assimilation
- Action Chains
- List of Objects, Substances, Pictures, etc., recommended in connection with "English Through Actions"
- The Names of the Pupils