speech-centered
[ˈspiːtʃ ˈsentərd]
adjective
centrado na fala
1. Focused on or organized around spoken language as the primary mode of communication or learning
The speech-centered approach emphasizes oral communication skills over written work.
A abordagem centrada na fala enfatiza habilidades de comunicação oral em relação ao trabalho escrito.
2. Prioritizing verbal expression and dialogue in educational or therapeutic contexts
Speech-centered therapy techniques help children develop better communication abilities.
Técnicas terapêuticas centradas na fala ajudam as crianças a desenvolver melhores habilidades de comunicação.
3. Linguistics: relating to or emphasizing the analysis of spoken language rather than written text
A speech-centered linguistic study examines how people actually speak in natural conversations.
Um estudo linguístico centrado na fala examina como as pessoas realmente falam em conversas naturais.
This term is predominantly used in educational, linguistic, and therapeutic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it reflects a growing emphasis on developing oral communication skills in language learning, while in the USA it's widely used in speech pathology and modern pedagogical approaches that value dialogue and verbal interaction over traditional written assessments.
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