I realize that that working title for the English application may be a little hard to embrace. (Hiccuping apes, in general, do not have an easy time of it!) Here is an elaborated version of what is now in the right column. HICP-EHIEP:
- Is a different way to learn pronunciation, based in part on Arthur Lessac’s notion of “Training the body first”
- Looks somewhat like a combination of aerobics, sign language and Taichi
- Provides a basic foundation for continued, self-directed pronunciation learning and classroom instruction
- Is designed for use by relatively untrained teachers but appropriate for all teachers (and learners) of all levels
- Focuses on pronunciation used in conversation (not all words in English)
- Is a highly “brain-and-body-friendly” system that promotes efficient learning of integrated tasks in general
- Can be delivered entirely through (haptic) video and (optional) web-based consultation
Generous prize available to the one who comes up with a new name (and/or logo!) for the English pronunciation teaching system!
ReplyDeleteHow about this for a name change?
ReplyDelete"Haptic Video Essential English Pronunciation (H-VEEP!)"
I got the idea after reading over the Website of Professor Tachi (linked in the main post.)