Wilga Rivers

Wilga Rivers was an influential educator and scholar best known for her work in language teaching and education. She emphasized interactive and communicative approaches, encouraging students to actively participate in learning languages through conversation and real-world tasks rather than rote memorization. Her ideas helped shape modern language instruction by promoting understanding, cultural awareness, and practical use of language skills. Rivers believed that effective teaching fosters confidence and meaningful communication, making language learning more engaging and relevant to students' lives.