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Preface
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10
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Foreword
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12
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Foreword to the English Edition
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14
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Part I: The Basics
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17
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Relaxation Techniques
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17
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Improving concentration
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18
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Experiencing “flow”
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19
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Relaxation techniques in class
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20
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Physical relaxation
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Progressive muscle relaxation
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The hallmarks of relaxed muscle groups
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Mental relaxation
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Watching a candle flame, mobile or wind chime
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30
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Exercises in silence
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31
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Visualization
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Training multi-sensory awareness
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36
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Breathing techniques
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43
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Clavicle breathing
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Thoracic breathing
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Stomach breathing
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Breathing with word repetition
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Yoga breathing
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Breathing with visualization
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Affirmations and auto-suggestions
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Ultradian phases
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Edu-Kinesthetics
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53
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Midfield movements
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Lazy 8s
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Elongating movements
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Arm activation
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Energizing exercises
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Brain buttons
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The importance of water in EK exercises
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Pilot study in Bavaria
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Suggestopedia – Psychopedia
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Suggestopedia
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Applying the basic principles
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Requirements of teachers
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Teaching and learning phases of Suggestopedia
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TPR as preparation for role playing
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Psychopedia
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Conclusion
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NLP
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Recognizing and stimulating the different perceptual channels
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Hallmarks of preferred reception channels
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Learning type test
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Ways of visualizing
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The “Dilts Pyramid”
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Importance of physiology
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Anchoring
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Multi-sensory Learning – Memory Aids – Repetition Techniques
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Recent findings in brain research
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Function of the left and right side of the brain
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Requirements of foreign language learning
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| Demonstrating the workings of the left and right side of the brain |
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Ambidexterity
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| Addressing ‘multiple intelligences’ in foreign language learning |
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Emotional intelligence
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Linguistic intelligence
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117
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Musical intelligence
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117
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Logical/mathematical intelligence
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118
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Spatial intelligence
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118
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Interpersonal intelligence
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Intrapersonal intelligence
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Physical/kinesthetic intelligence
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Conclusion
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Processing acquired information in the brain –
the path to long-term memory
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| Storing information in long-term memory – strategies to prevent it being forgotten |
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Mind Mapping
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Part II: Practical Application
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Vocabulary
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EK exercise: Neck rolls
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Multi-sensory vocabulary lessons
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Memorizing words in context
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150
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Putting vocabulary into systems, categories and sequences
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The use of vocabulary cards for ‘whole-brain learning’
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Working with a vocabulary ring binder
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Using mind maps in a vocabulary file
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Spelling strategy
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Autonomous learning
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Memory techniques
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Loci technique
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Association techniques
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| Multi-sensory retention using words with multiple meanings |
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Games
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190
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Grammar
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EK exercise: positive points
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Presenting learner-friendly grammar
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Jokes and rhymes
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Lexico-grammar
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Mnemonic devices
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Mental images
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Symbols
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Film
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Stage and screen
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Learning grammar with NLP
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211
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Songs and grammar
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Suggested lesson plan for introducing a grammatical structure
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Mind maps in grammar lessons
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Listening
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EK exercises: foot pump (foot flex)
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Multi-sensory text assimilation
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Learning with electronic devices
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Subconscious learning
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Deductive listening
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Combined aural and visual comprehension
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Learning with native speakers on screen
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Film material for foreign language learning
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Cartoons
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Working with “classics”
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Use of computers in aural and visual comprehension
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Speaking
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EK exercise: the owl
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Reducing inhibitions and speaking freely in the target language
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Action rhymes
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Body language, gestures and facial expression
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How to encourage learners to speak freely
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Avoiding communication breakdowns
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Enhancing learner fluency with idioms
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Developing flexibility with vocabulary
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Confidence in dealing with grammatical problems
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Age-related motivation
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Suggested lesson plan for spoken language production
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Reading
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EK exercise to improve reading comprehension
and reduce ‘reading angst’
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254
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Belly breathing
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Neurological physiology – not only for extensive reading
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Assistance from the mother tongue
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Literal translation method
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Musical support for reading
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Reading texts aloud
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Visualization exercises prior to reading
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| Encouraging further readingReading in alpha mode for better results |
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Effective strategies for improving reading
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The five Ws and H
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MURDER
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SQ3R
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Suggested lesson plan for a reading class
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Writing
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EK exercise: simultaneous drawing (double doodle)
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Strategies for proper writing
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Exercises for ‘multi-sensory’ spelling
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276
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Tin can dictation
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276
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Dictation with electronic devices
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Written language production
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277
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Suggested lesson plan for the task of letter writing
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Bibliography
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Illustration Sources
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