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Different times, different methods Current teaching practice is the direct result of the acquisition-versus-learning debate. Also, both abstract theory and practical techniques hav

Gramática (Grammatics)

VUNESP · 2025

Different times, different methods

 

Current teaching practice is the direct result of the acquisition-versus-learning debate. Also, both abstract theory and practical techniques have been discussed, have gone in and out of fashion, and have influenced what was and is included in classrooms and teaching materials.

 

In the 1990s, for example, there was considerable discussion about the Lexical Approach. In the 1970s, methods such as the Silent Way were advocated, and although they may not be used much any more – certainly not as they were originally envisaged – still some of the techniques they included have been incorporated into modern teaching practice.

 

Amongst the plethora of ideas and techniques which have been offered over the years, some trends have had, and continue to have a significant impact on how languages are taught today.

(HARMER, J. 1998. Adaptado.)

 

In the excerpt from the second paragraph “methods such as the Silent Way”, the words in bold aim to

  1. make a suggestion.
  2. offer a definition.
  3. make considerations.
  4. introduce an example.
  5. create emphasis.
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"methods such as the Silent Way": a expressão such as funciona aqui como uma locução prepositiva equivalente a for example / for instance e serve para introduzir um exemplo.

Na prática, ela aponta que o Silent Way é um caso concreto dentro da categoria mais ampla methods. Ou seja, o autor está ilustrando o tipo de método a que se refere.

Forma típica: such as + noun phrase (por exemplo, such as the Silent Way). Quando não vem entre vírgulas, como no trecho, indica uma especificação direta do subconjunto citado.

Resumindo: such as tem a função clara de apresentar um exemplo que esclarece ou exemplifica a ideia geral mencionada.

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