Indukcyjnie czy drogą dedukcji? Stare pytanie w nowym świetle. Albo: Dlaczego łatwiej uczymy się na przykładach niż na podstawie reguł teoretycznych?

Abstract

In the article, the author is looking for answers to the question posed in the title and reflects on the optimal method of foreign language teaching. By analyzing functioning of the brain during learning and use of the first language and foreign language the text shows arguments for teaching inductively, that means from the examples to the theoretical rules. Additionally it shows that a foreign language is always perceived through the prism of the first language (L1), which has its own both positive and negative consequences. The paper defines learning process and emphasizes the role of grammar in the language learning. The text also notes the different processes of acquisition of knowledge and skills.