The document discusses theories of language learning, emphasizing that learners learn best through active thinking and repetition with errors corrected immediately, rather than passive acquisition. It also notes the importance of following the sequence of hearing, speaking, reading and writing when learning a language. Theories of learning are not directly linked to descriptions of specific languages.

6. Never translate Follow the sequence hear – speak – read- write Frequent repetition Errors – corrected immediately Drills

14. Learners learn when they actively think about what they are learning

16. Learning (a conscious process) Acquisition (an unconscious process)

20. Theories of learning and language descriptions are not casually linked;