The Effect Upon Pronunciation and Intonation of Early Exposure to the Written Word*

摘要: THERE exists a controversy, even among proponents of the audio-lingual approach to language instruction, between 1) those who would withhold from students contact with written word in foreign for varying lengths time or until degrees oral proficiency have been reached and 2) immediately, almost allow use form words which they are learning comprehend aurally reproduce orally. The former believe that withholding at beginning results improved facility. latter feel exposure along drill provides additional reinforcement items being presented They also that, since reading is an important skill, need become familiar early stage. A perusal several many current textbooks purporting be "audio-lingual" their orientation will serve substantiate extent