The Callan Method

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0 Cheers for that Abbie. I guess opinion is divided on the Callan method, but one thing's for sure, it doesn't allow the teacher any creativity (the creative teacher that is). I was in touch with a guy in Poland who has a Callan school and he insists on sticking to the method. Then again, if you're new to the whole EFL game, teaching Callan-style isn't a bad start I suppose. 0-

0Well, I suppose you have a very strict framework, but do you really need to be a teacher to follow it? there are other sources which give great ideas for lessons without being so prscriptive. 050010id1

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00I've attended different language courses, including the one based on the callan method. Now, I'm studying the English language at the university in Poland. 02br
00Although I attended callan clases only for 2 months I've got my opinion on it. 02br
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0 Thanks Piotr. That's a great help! 0-

0 I taught the Callan Method in southern Poland for almost six months and would like to give a more personal observation about my experience. I was initially hired as a conversationalist for the students in hopes they would begin to feel comfortable speaking English with a native speaker; speaking to me directly was their biggest fear, but I was soon teaching lessons instead. I selected the most

0 Welcome Maria, and thank you for sharing your experience of the Callan Method. It seems to have been positive for you. 0-

i've been teaching using the callan method. it is an effective way of learning english. the reason why it is so effective is because is is so repetetive. if i was to recommend a way of learning english this would be it. i have also experience in using other mehtods and i preferred this one.

All based on repetition drills and memorization. Not in line with modern communicative approaches. Do not expect great results.

Danilo

I have been teaching for about three years with the method now. I am also a CELTA qualified teacher and have used a variety of approaches in various countries.

I am currently teaching at a school using this method.

There are certainly many pro's and con's in this method. As we have seen from previous posts, the method is restrictive and tiring to both students and teachers. Cre