UPDATED VISTAS OF ACCELERATED FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING

Abstract

Summary. This article presents the foundations of accelerated foreign language (FL) learning in a nowaday perspective. It arises out of a need to design an effective methodology of mastering a FL, which can boost communication skills of learners in a short time. The study is based on Suggestopedia, its fundamentals, principles, structure and procedure, benefits and flaws.

Key words: Suggestopedia, suggestive strategies, psychological barriers, music therapy, peripheral and implicit learning.

Introduction. The issue of accelerated learning a FL is far from being new in bilingual Pedagogy. A number of scholars addressed this problem from different angles. They devised multiple approaches and methods, strategies and techniques, intensive educational programs targeted at increasing the quality of training. It is acknowledged that the most popular and efficacious method is Suggestopedia, which was considered a revolutionary accelerated technology in the 70s.