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September 1, 1993Language Learning Journal

Teaching in the target language: a problem in the current orthodoxy

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Key Points

The aim is to analyze the challenges and implications of teaching exclusively in the target language.
Literature review regarding teaching methods in language instruction
Analysis of current pedagogical approaches
Discussion of observed classroom practices
Identified significant challenges in student comprehension and engagement
Highlighted discrepancies between theory and classroom practice
Suggested alternative approaches to language instruction that enhance learning outcomes

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Implication

Explores issues with using the target language in teaching, suggesting implications for language pedagogy.

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(1993). Teaching in the target language: a problem in the current orthodoxy. The Language Learning Journal: Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 2-5.

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David Atkinson (1993) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a09b5e959b902245b460ba8 https://doi.org/10.1080/09571739385200261

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