The usage of color association method in foreign languages teaching

Abstract

Color association is one of the most effective methods of teaching. A large number of scientists have found that a person is inclined to memorize better the information received by means of associations: color, size, smell etc. Color is considered to be one of the unique and vital phenomena of our unconsciousness. It is worth focusing on the usage of color associations method while teaching foreign languages. For instance, cards with auxiliary verbs can be marked with bright colors: red, yellow, chrome yellow, turquoise, crimson, bright purple. One can use dark colors for questions words, for example black, brown, Vandyke brown, dark grey, violet, ultramarine.