L'italiano Secondo Il Metodo Natura Collection [3 books | 4 Volumes] (Paperback)

This collection includes total 4 volumes of paperback copies: 
L'italiano secondo il metodo natura (2 volumes)
Introduzione alla letterature italiana (1 volume)
Parole e frazi di introduzione alla letteratura italiana (1 volume)

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About the Book

Arthur Jensen's L'italiano secondo il metodo natura is an Italian language course rooted in the nature method, emphasizing comprehensible input and a natural approach to language learning. The idea behind the nature method, similar to Krashen’s input hypothesis, is that learners acquire a language best when exposed to the target language in ways that are both understandable and engaging, without translation or excessive grammatical explanation.

The natural approach here means that learners encounter Italian in context, just as they would in real-life situations, allowing them to gradually absorb the language structures naturally. Jensen's book uses self-interpretive techniques, where the meaning of new vocabulary and structures is understood through context and repeated use, rather than direct instruction in the learner’s native language.

The comprehensible input provided in the book comes through graded texts, where new words and grammar concepts are introduced incrementally. This method ensures that learners are consistently exposed to the target language, becoming familiar with it in a way that mimics first language acquisition. Through this approach, students are encouraged to engage with the material independently and gradually develop fluency over time.