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The comprehension approach is most strongly associated with the ''Krashen & Terrell (1983). has not been widely applied.

The comprehension approach is based on Theories of Linguistics , specifically Krashen's Monitor Theory ,Krashen (1982). and is also inspired by research on Second Language Acquisition in Children , particularly the Silent Period phenomenon in which many young learners initially tend towards minimal speaking.Winitz et al. (1995); cf. Gibbons (1985), whose own interpretation of the 'silent period' is that children's silence reflects lack of linguistic knowledge or bewilderment within their new language environment. In contrast, the communicative approach is largely a product of research in Language Education . Acar (2005: 4) .

Winitz founded the International Linguistics Corporation in 1976 to supply comprehension-based materials known as '' The Learnables '';e.g. Winitz (2003); see also the International Linguistics Corporation's ''Learnables'' materials on-line. several positive articles have been published testing these picturebooks with their accompanying audio recordings, mostly with Winitz as co-author.e.g. McCandless & Winitz (1986).


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  • Acar, A (2005) 'The "communicative competence" controversy.' ''Asian EFL Journal'' 7(3) . Retrieved 20th January 2007.

  • Asher JJ (1969) 'The total physical response approach to second language learning.' ''The Modern Language Journal'' 53: 3-17.

  • Asher JJ (1981) The total physical response: theory and practice. In H. Winitz (ed.) ''Native Language and Foreign Language Acquisition''. New York: New York Academy of Sciences. pp.324-331.

  • Gary JO. & Gary N (1981a) Comprehension-based language instruction: practice. In H. Winitz (ed.) ''Native Language and Foreign Language Acquisition''. New York: New York Academy of Sciences. pp.343-357.

  • Gary JO. & Gary N (1981b) Comprehension-based language instruction: theory. In H. Winitz (ed.) ''Native Language and Foreign Language Acquisition''. New York: New York Academy of Sciences. pp.332-342.

  • Gibbons J (1985) 'The silent period: an examination.' ''Language Learning'' 35: 255-267.

  • Krashen SD (1982) ''Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition''. Oxford: Pergamon.

  • Krashen SD & TD Terrell (1983) ''The Natural Approach''. New York: Pergamon.

  • McCandless P & Winitz H (1986) 'Test of pronunciation following one year of comprehension instruction in college German.' ''The Modern Language Journal 70: 355-362.

  • Winitz H (ed.) (1981) ''The Comprehension Approach to Foreign Language Instruction''. Rowley, MA: Newbury House.

  • Winitz H (2003) ''The Learnables, Book 1''. Kansas City, MO: International Linguistics Corporation. 6th edition.

  • Winitz H, Gillespie B & Starcev J (1995). 'The development of English speech patterns of a 7-year-old Polish-speaking child.' ''Journal of Psycholinguistic Research'' 24: 117-143.