Project Gutenberg 2009-06-19 Public domain in the USA. 207 Hardy, Charles The Aural System Being the Most Direct, the Straight-Line Method for the Simultaneous Fourfold Mastery of a Foreign Language. Transcribed from the 1895 Thomas Brown pamphlet by David Price "The Aural System" by Charles Hardy is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book outlines a method for language learning that aims to facilitate the simultaneous mastery of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing in a foreign language. This approach emphasizes the importance of auditory learning and practice in acquiring language skills effectively. In "The Aural System," Hardy critiques traditional language learning methods, particularly those focused solely on grammar, asserting that they often leave students unable to effectively communicate in the language. He promotes a comprehensive and immersive technique involving simultaneous study and practice of speaking and listening, alongside the reading and writing of the target language. The book draws on Hardy's extensive experience as a linguist to propose that learners should work closely with teachers, engaging in aural exercises and dialogue. By advocating that foreign languages be learned similarly to how children acquire their mother tongue, Hardy seeks to enhance language acquisition efficiency and encourage self-sufficiency in language learners. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Languages, Modern -- Study and teaching LB PB Text Category: Language & Communication Category: Teaching & Education 68816 2025-10-12T06:38:42.687026 text/html 64188 2009-06-19T02:33:47 text/html 94742 2025-10-12T06:38:47.594435 application/epub+zip 93252 2025-10-12T06:38:45.164486 application/epub+zip 87440 2025-10-12T06:38:44.065944 application/epub+zip 188407 2025-10-12T06:38:49.232405 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180061 2025-10-12T06:38:46.888419 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 184889 2022-09-13T13:51:45.031452 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 57541 2025-10-12T06:38:42.405919 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57511 2009-06-19T02:33:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57368 2009-06-19T02:35:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19792 2025-10-12T06:38:49.352394 application/rdf+xml 13501 2025-10-12T06:38:44.556508 image/jpeg 3667 2025-10-12T06:38:44.307979 image/jpeg 21389 2009-06-19T02:35:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 22818 2009-06-19T02:35:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 21311 2009-06-19T02:35:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 92513 2025-10-12T06:38:42.694028 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog