MODELLALAPÚ NYELVOKTATÁS – Természetes nyelvhasználat a tanteremben és a tantermen kívül [Model-based language teaching - Natural language use inside and outside the classroom]

Abstract

The article presents the basic principles of model-based language learning. This methodology

emphasizes the importance of models in the process of language learning: Students

should be able to observe real, used language before producing their own utterances.

Dialogues and narrative texts in the study material can serve as models as well as oral or written products by the teacher and native speakerswhen they have been built according to the principles of the methodology. After an overview of the relevant literature, the article provides examples how model-based language learning can enhance competent language use in the interest of successful interactions.