What is the Callan Method?

The Method The Method was founded in 1960 and has since proved itself to be very popular among students. Due to the unique nature of the Callan Method, you will speak for much of the lesson - this is very important, as the only way to learn to speak a language, is to speak it! The Callan Method is a direct method created specifically to enhance your comprehension and speaking abilities in a pleasant but intensive atmosphere. The question-answer format of the lesson ensures that you are actively involved in hearing and using the language to a maximum. The teacher keeps the lesson moving swiftly in order that you learn to understand English at its natural spoken speed. Speed, correction and repetition are the basis of the Method. [caption id="attachment_303" align="aligncenter" width="430"] Philippe is ready to start his Callan Method Lessons at ABC School of English, Covent Garden[/caption] How the lessons work? The Callan Method is based on two lessons, the first of which is all revision, where we repeat questions and answers from previous lessons. In the second lesson, there is a little more revision before the teacher introduces and explains new vocabulary and grammar. The teacher then asks questions practising the new vocabulary and grammar. In both lessons there will be a reading and a dictation – so please remember to bring a pen or pencil and some paper to write on. Thinks that you need to be aware of:

• We want you to speak as much as possible: so we always want you to give long answers, not short answers.
• Everything we do, we do many times. Something that is perhaps difficult the first time becomes easier the more times your practise it.
• The lessons are fast, and the teachers speak speak quickly in the lessons, asking the questions twice.
• Every time you make a mistake the teacher will correct you.
• No homework, just correct your dictations
• Lessons are 50 minutes long, with a reading and dictation.

The Callan Method IS NOT:

• The traditional way to learn English. The way we learn English here is probably very different from the way you have studied before.
• Free conversation lessons: we learn by speaking but it is not free conversation, it is a series of questions and answers. With every question we are practising a particular word or piece of grammar.

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