If I make a mistake, the teacher corrects me. Then I repeat the correct sentence five times. This is the most important stage. The teacher asks the same question again after five minutes. Then again after ten minutes. Then again after one hour. Then again the next day.
Moving too fast. Wrong: Finishing one lesson per day. Right: Repeating the same lesson for 3-5 days.
Answering with one word. Wrong: "Coffee." Right: "Yes, I like coffee." method callan
Cover the book. Only listen and speak.
Do not move to the next lesson until you know 100% of the answers. Repeat lesson 1 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Then do lesson 2 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. If I make a mistake, the teacher corrects me
There are official Callan Method books for levels 1 to 6. There is also a Callan Method app with audio.
Example from my class: "Do you like coffee?" Me: "Yes, I like coffee." Teacher: "Do you like tea?" Me: "Yes, I like tea." Teacher: "Do you like coffee or tea more?" Me: "I like coffee more than tea." The teacher asks the same question again after five minutes
Yes, it is repetitive. But is it boring? No. Because the teacher speaks fast. The class moves quickly. You do not have time to feel bored. You are always listening, always answering.