Intensive

Here's what an intensive language class might look like: The first day of a new lesson, the text is read, new words and structures are explained. The homework is to learn (memorize) all of the new vocabulary and structures, maybe to write sentences. Second day the teacher puts all of the vocabulary and structures on the board and starts the discussion with a question. The students then engage in a discussion for the entire period, using the vocabulary and structures. The teacher's role is to make corrections and help them express themselves, to keep the discussion going, but only when necessary. Through this repeated use of the vocabulary and structures, the students will learn them. That night the homework might be to write an essay, make a short recording, and prepare a short talk – all using the vocabulary and structures. The next day each student presents, which should also lead to short discussions about the presentation with other students. That's three days for a lesson.