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What is
suggestopedia
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A method based on the
idea of how we learn most
effectively and how does
our brain works.

Founded by a bulgarian
psychotherapist Georgi
Lozanov, in the 1970s. He
believed SS set barriers
based on fears, and that this
method could relax them and
facilitate the retention of
material, because of the
comfortable environment.

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Characteristics
Uses the power of suggesting, by telling SS they can succeed.
Relaxed and comfortable environment.
SS imagination is used.
Integrate songs, music and drama.
Errors are tolerated at the beginning, but at the end they are corrected
by the teacher.
No formal tests are given, evaluation is done during class.

To learn a foreign language at an

accelerated pace for everyday
communication by tapping mental
power and overcoming
psychological barriers.

GOAL

Activities
Imitation
Question and answer
Role play
Listening activities.

Teachers Role
Maintains enthusiasm
Organized
Show absolutely confidence in this method.
Is the source of information
Creates the right environment
Adapt to different situations
Is the authority in the classroom
Encourage students

Students Role
Students volunteer for a suggestopedic course
Trust and respect the teacher
True-Believer
Comfortable
Confident
Relax

Advantages
Use of music during the
process of learning.
It has different class
setting, which make the
students relax during the
learning process.
Students remember easily
with this method.
It makes the student to
apply language more
independently.
Help the students relax

Disadvantages
The music can
distract students.
Its hard for the
teacher to work in
a class with more
than 30 students.
Environment
limitation.

Conclusion
If we use this method to learn a second language, we
need a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
Students learns best when techniques are added to the
learning process, and with this method they can learned
through art and music.