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If you have a one-on-one tutor I don't think I would be too worried about taking a long time to learn the language. It's much more effective just having someone

• RiderOfGiraffes 17y ago
  I think you're wrong. In my experience, even in one-on-one tuition there are huge variances in the effectiveness of different teaching techniques. A variant of this particular one worked really well for me (in another context) whereas several previous tutors had failed to make any significant impact. Anecdote != data, but I think you're dismissing the article unfairly, and would like to see any evidence or arguments you have for your assertions.
  • diN0bot 17y ago
    for one thing, with a 1-on-1 tutor you can try anything assuming you are communicating with a reasoning human being willing to collaborate. a student with initiative can make almost infinite difference in the effectiveness of the sessions. in a classroom situation, the teacher is likely to be more rigid. a student with initiative may reach limiting boundaries imposed by a passive group or the difficulties of innovation and reasoning with a teacher in charge of a group. at the very least, the lack of 1-on-1 attention lessens the attention any individual feels compelled to provide. therefore, 1-on-1 sessions are much more likely to be productive regardless of technique. i admit that arguing for the ease of changing techniques is a bit of a cheap shot, tho ;-)