Hear, one word speech, two words speech, multiple words, flow of words, flow of sentences, write, read is the order of acquisition of language in a person. This very same order we need to follow in developing any language in a person.
~BABA ALEXANDER NEW DELHI
A word with a direct or imaginary image or visual stays in the subconscious mind for a long time. Words with melodies are also getting absorbed in the same way. This strategy is also applicable for the acquisition of all other learning subjects.
~BABA ALEXANDER NEW DELHI
The origin, evolution and development of languages are same for all the languages in this world. That means the same strategy should be followed for acquiring all the languages in the world.
~BABA ALEXANDER NEW DELHI
All languages originated informally only. It is exchanged from one generation to another informally and automatically. Languages are originated not from a set of rules, by-laws or even not from text books. Changing an informal and automatically originated language system to a formal system (by making grammar rules & making language as a learning subject) is the reason behind the failures of the conventional and formal way of teaching language.
Instead of teaching a language, giving maximum hearing and talking chances in an informal and real life or practical way is the best and scientific way of acquisition of a language. That means stopping formal teaching of language is the best option for the acquisition of language in people. The formal teaching of words, meaning, spelling, pronunciation etc. creates negative effect only in the learner. Because these type teaching diverts the attention of the speaker in finding meaning, checking pronunciation etc. instead of talking or answering. This principle is applicable for the acquisition of language for all native & non native speakers. The strategy should be same for building language skills in both native & non native language speakers.
~BABA ALEXANDER NEW DELHI
The only difference is human can combine more sounds than animals. The origin and order of developing language or language development stages can be seen in an infant viz. making meaningless sounds (starting cry), meaningful sounds (later cry becomes meaningful), combining few sounds (usage of single words), combining more sounds (talking), writing and reading. Majority animals are still in the beginning two stages.
~BABA ALEXANDER NEW DELHI
Writing is also not the product of grammar. All grammar rules were formulated only after inventing script and writing. Letters and words are the written form of different sounds we uses in our talking. In that sense talking and writing are same. If a person learns the written form of sounds in a particular language (alphabets), he can write & read all the things he speaks. Letters and writing invented mainly for overcoming the time and distance limitations of talking. There is no standard format of writing also. Like talking, in writing also there are many ways, usages, styles and orders.
~BABA ALEXANDER NEW DELHI
Formal or Informal teaching of grammar creates confusions and conflicts in the learner. When we teach grammar rules, the learner thinks about the grammar rules while he/she is about to talk. Then he/she can’t talk and can’t concentrate in the topic. Then talking becomes more difficult and confusing. All language related things (grammar rules and conditions) are automatically exchanged from the speaker to the listener while talking and hearing. It doesn’t mean that, there is no grammar. The teaching of the grammar is the problem.
~BABA ALEXANDER NEW DELHI
Language originated before formulating Grammar rules. Language is beyond written grammar rules. When we hear others talk continuously, then we learn grammar along, that is, which words, in which ways, where we need to use etc.(This is what happens in acquiring our native tongue).
~BABA ALEXANDER NEW DELHI