SUGGESTOPEDIA

What is suggestopedia generally?

-is a teaching method developed

by the Bulgarian psychotherapist
Georgi Lozanov.

-Dr.Georgi Lozanov he assumes that the

only major linguistic problems in the
language classroom are memorization and
integration so that´s why he uses music
to relax learners, to structure and to
punctuate the presentation of linguistic
materials
PROFESSOR GEORGI LOZANOV
 OBJECTIVE

To deliver advance conversational competence

quickly.
 The suggestive process :

-students enjoy learning.

-teaching effectiveness and persuasive

communication.
 Characteristics of suggestopedia are:

-Goes rapidly forward.

-Gives creative solution Encourages

relaxation Strengthens self-image.
 ROLES
Learner Roles :
-respect and trust the teacher
-consequence students feel more comfortable
-secure and they learn better

Teacher Roles :
-Teacher is the source of all information
-shows confidence
- respect and encourages face-to-face exchange and activity
participation

Role of Materials : Texts, tapes, classroom fixtures and music. Texts

should have force, literary quality and interesting characters.
 The role of the abilities :
1. Listening which is focused on relaxation through
music. (Baroque music).
2. Speaking which is focused on dialogues to improve
communication .
3. Writing which is presented explicitly and
spontaneously and finally.
4.Reading in which teacher reads several times to
student varying the tone and rhythm.
The advantages of Suggestopedia are:

-students feel more relaxed.

-language learning comes more effectivethan conventional
method.
- they learn 3 or 4 times quicker than conventional method
- there is an affective atmosphere.
-activates mental potential and student feel responsible for their
own language.

The disadvantages are :

-some can find classical music boring and irritating than
stimulating.
-exaggeration ofrhythm may be perceived odd and illogical, there
may be physical.
-financial and environmental limitations.
 Purpose :
-to make students reach communicative
competence which is the goal of students of
second language.

Learner feelings :
-Much attention is devoted to learner feelings
since confidence.
-relaxation .
-security are important toward reducing
psychological barriers.
 In summary :
- it directs students not to vocabulary memorization but to act of
communication
- the core is language communication
The end… 