This document discusses using the Dogme language teaching method with young learners and beginners. Some key points made are: 1) The myth that Dogme won't work with these groups because they need structure is debunked, as the method promotes student-centered conversation and emergent language. 2) When used with beginners, Dogme sets a positive mood, builds confidence and collaboration, and makes learning about the students themselves. 3) Student feedback shows they appreciate how Dogme allows them to speak freely without fear of mistakes and get to know their classmates, motivating them to learn.

1. DOGME WITH YOUNG LEARNERS AND BEGINNERS... ARE YOU NUTS? Sabrina De Vita (@sabridv)

2. What do you know about Dogme?

3. Dogme: Conversation driven Material light Focused on emergent language Students as protagonists of their own learning

4. Myth « It won’t work with young learners as they need order, structure, they won’t know what to say » http://kalinago.blogspot.com/2010/11/dogme-blog-challenge-8-myth-3-some.html

5. News and Problems Sets the mood of my classes Is all about THEM Makes them feel secure Promotes collaboration Boosts their self-esteem

6. They are: Real beginners Adults Low- class inmigrants

7. When we work with the book: Students find the grammar structures easy Always enlarge on the topics covered. Skills developed beyond what is expected for a beginner student Classes are about THEM

8. Student’s opinions: « Those first minutes in which the teacher asks us how we are, if there is any news, what we did at the weekend, is a great way to get us into a conversation, and gives us the opportunity of speaking without being afraid of making mistakes. It also helps us to get to know each other better and in this way, we feel more confortable and motivated to learning » Ivonne « On my first day at the English class, I was very afraid when I heard the teacher speaking English all the time. As time went by, I got used to it. I really like the classes because I can use what I learn to speak about my things, my family, my life but in English. » Claudia.

9. Thank you for coming! Sabrina De Vita (@sabridv) www.sabridv.wordpress.com [email_address]