DLH Thematic English Elementary
This fast online course will teach you thousands of English words (for beginners).
What is the direct method?
Direct Language Hub online courses are based on the direct method, which is a quick and effective approach to learning and allows everyone to achieve very good results.
This course should be used as online support for students studying from the 'English designed with Direct Method' coursebook in language schools cooperating with Direct Language Lab.
The direct method enables you to master the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The direct method allows us to reflect the natural way of communication.
How does the direct method work in an online e-learning course?
Just great! We think that no other method is as effective in e-learning as the direct method.
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The key principles of the direct method
- the natural way of communication
- focus on communication
- rapid learning of new words and grammar
- high efficiency
Exercise examples
We offer almost 20 exercise types. Some of them are:
- Listen and answer. In this exercise, you choose the correct answer after listening to the question, screenshot
- Choose the correct caption for the picture. Your task is to choose the word which best describes the picture, screenshot
- Dictation. Write down the sentences. You can play each sentence as many times as you need, screenshot
- Sentences transformation. It's a difficult exercise for advanced learners. You are supposed to change the sentences using certain given words and phrases without changing the meaning, screenshot
- Filling in the gaps. Guess and fill in the missing words or phrases. Remember that after you click the button CHECK, a loudspeaker will appear on the screen and you will be able to listen to your answers, screenshot
