B2 Language Teaching Methods

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Grammar Translation Method

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Focus on grammar, translation, reading, and writing.

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Direct Method

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No use of first language; grammar taught inductively.

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Audiolingual Method

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Based on behaviorism; uses drills and reinforcement.

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Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

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Focus on communication; uses authentic materials.

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Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)

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Focus on meaningful tasks; language as a byproduct.

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Natural Approach

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Comprehensible input; silent period for learners.

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Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)

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Teaching subjects in a foreign language.

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Lexical Approach

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Focus on lexis; teaching through language chunks.

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Key tenets of CLT

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Errors accepted; focus on functions and exponents.

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Role of the teacher in Grammar Translation

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Authority figure; provides rules and directs learning.