Die Basic Principles of CI

Language Acquisition: CI is based on the idea that people learn languages best when they can understand and use them in a natural context. Instead of consciously "learning" the language through drills and translations, learners acquire it by listening to it and applying it in their daily lives.

Natural Order:  Language is used in an authentic context, similar to how a first language is acquired. Learners absorb the language through meaningful interactions and stories.

Low Stress Environment: The method minimizes the pressure and stress often associated with traditional language instruction. Grammar is not explicitly taught but is learned implicitly as learners listen, read, or participate.

Comprehensibility: The input (e.g., spoken or written language) must be easily understandable but still slightly above the learners’ current language level (referred to as "i+1"). This means the content introduces something new but can be easily decoded through context, gestures, images, or other aids.

Repetition and Interest: Input is often repeated but always in a new context so that learners intuitively internalize the language. Content is designed to be interesting and relevant to the learners.