Natural acquisition – We don’t truly learn a language by just recalling lists of verbs, studying explicit grammar rules, using textbooks or applications like Duolingo in our free time. We learn a new language the way we learned our first language, naturally. Children already know how to speak a language before going into the school system, even though they haven’t memorized grammar rules or used a textbook. They learned the language which was around them subconsciously, in a natural way.
Ongoing exposure – We need to be exposed to the new language many times and in different contexts. Constant repetition is vital when acquiring a language. This is not simply repeating like a parrot as you would in school one day before an exam. This repetition is different because it has a conversational purpose, and it occurs within a context.
“Wow!” We use the word “wow” when something is pleasant, interesting and exciting. That’s why I rely on storytelling since it is fun and catchy! This is different from the traditional method and more organic… Because in any case, isn’t life a story itself?
