3. Problems with methods. Approaches, Methods and Techniques Approach

SUGGESTOPEDIA. BACKGROUND.

The founder of Suggestopedia, George Lozanov, believes that language learning can be made more efficient if the psychological barriers to learning are lowered; he believes that learners raise these barriers and limit themselves because of a fear of failure. In order to make better use of learners’ capabilities Lozanov has developed a process of “decongestion”, which he has applied to language learning. This process is designed to promote a relaxed frame of mind and to convert learners’ fears into positive energy and enthusiasm for language learning.