Neuro-Lingustic Programming, popularly known as NLP, is increasingly being used in many learning situations, including those involving the study of languages. Because of its ability to tailor and pattern the instruction depending on a student’s particular modalities and personal learning structures, many are hailing it as a potentially powerful platform that will have a huge impact well into the future.
Classroom Settings
NLP can be especially powerful in classroom settings. Teachers who are well-trained in the methods can use direct feedback from the students as a way to adjust everything, from their speech to their presentation to the submodalities they are appealing to. They can create conscious distractions to engage the subconscious learning mechanisms, as well as design group exercises that can take advantage of NLP’s advanced teachings.
Solo Learning
Even self-learners are beginning to benefit from NLP’s concepts, which are now increasingly applied to many language learning materials. In fact, many of my favorite new language training software and CDs are based off NLP principles, which include the use of hypnotic pattern language for delivering lessons, teaching modeling skills and various other concepts that takes learning to a whole new level. Furthermore, NLP’s ability to “trigger” old memories and skills can be put to good use, as a well-done presentation can link this old programming to the new learning the student is trying to accrue.
To put it simply, I am impressed with the way NLP has made its way into learning, in general, and the area of language training, in particular. If you’re still struggling with language learning and need to find a better way of managing things, you should definitely look into NLP-based products as an alternative.