[kisito]

I am not trying to sound intelligent. But please, What is suggestopedia? How does this theory of language learning translate into your ESL teaching? I read that it was brought about by a Romanian philosopher. I understand it to mean that language learning is faster when students are relaxed.
What are counter-theories to suggestopedia? You know the deal with most theories - they are popular for a decade or two before someone counters them with another one, telling you it is the new key to learning a language faster. With so many different types of learners can we really have one method that caters for all needs? What in your opinion is the fastest way of learning a new language? Would you build a language school around suggestopedia?