Historical Background
Who is the originator of Suggestopedia?
Georgi Lozanov
What kind of classroom environment does Suggestopedia promote?
Relaxed, comfortable, with music and art
What kind of environment helps students learn naturally and easily?
Relaxed and comfortable environment
What is the goal of “Peripheral Learning”?
To absorb information unconsciously from posters and environment
What type of music is used during the first concert?
Classical, early Romantic
What does Lozanov believe limits our learning capacity?
Psychological barriers and fear of failure
What is “Peripheral Learning”?
Learning from surroundings even without direct attention
How are errors treated in Suggestopedia?
Tolerated; teacher corrects them later indirectly
What are the two concerts in Suggestopedia?
First (slow, dramatic reading) and Second (normal, relaxed reading)
What kind of music is used during the second concert?
Pre-Classical or Baroque
According to Lozanov, how much of our mental capacity do we usually use?
Only 5–10 percent
What helps students retain information better according to this method?
Trust and respect toward the teacher’s authority
What role do fine arts play in this method?
They help reach the subconscious and enhance learning
What is “Visualization” used for?
To relax and give positive suggestions
What does “infantilization” mean in Suggestopedia?
Students adopt a childlike attitude, open to learning
What is the main goal of Suggestopedia?
To desuggest psychological barriers and use full mental power
What are the “two planes” of communication in Suggestopedia?
Linguistic and emotional (or subconscious) planes
What kind of evaluation is used?
Based on class performance, not formal tests
What is “Primary Activation”?
Students reread dialogues in playful, emotional ways
What does the term “desuggestion” mean?
Removing psychological barriers to learning
Where did the observed Suggestopedia class in the text take place?
At a university in Egypt
How does assuming a new identity help students?
It increases security and lowers inhibition
What language skills are emphasized?
Speaking communicatively and vocabulary development
What is “Secondary Activation”?
Students practice with songs, dramatizations, and games
Why is Suggestopedia considered a “whole-brain” approach?
It activates both left and right hemispheres through music and emotion