LEM (Language Experience Method)

The Language Experience Method (LEM) is an educational approach that uses a learner’s own spoken or written words to teach reading and writing. Students share their personal stories or experiences, and these are used as the basis for creating reading materials. By working with familiar, meaningful content, learners build literacy skills more effectively and confidently. This method emphasizes real-life relevance, engagement, and the connection between spoken language and written words, helping learners develop language skills while fostering a sense of ownership in their learning process.