Law of the Language (of Communication)

A. Law - The language used as medium between teacher and learner must be common to both.

B. Rule - Use words understood in the same way by the pupils and you -- language clear and vivid to both.

C. Rules for teachers

1. Learn the pupils' words and the meanings they give these words.

2. Learn what the students know about the subject, and how they express it.

3. Express yourself as much as possible in the language of the pupils.

4. Use the simplest and fewest words that will express your meaning.

5. Use short sentences and the simplest construction.

6. If the pupil does not understand, repeat your thought in other language.

7. Help the meaning of words by illustrations taken from the pupils' experience.

8. When it is necessary to teach a new word give the idea before the word.

9. Try to increase both the pupil's vocabulary and understanding.

10. Encourage pupils to talks freely.