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Default Re: Bring culture into the classroom through the top down teaching approach

I totally agree. I think that if you focus on why we want or need a language (to communicate and express ourselves) then people will learn more. If you had said...ok lets look at the second conditional, it might create a wall for learners.

What a great article! I am going to try this method in my classes. Thanks for sharing!
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