TEFL Methods

Students learn English by translating to and from their native language. They memorize irregular verb forms by writing them down over and over. Speaking skills are not a main focus.

• The communicative approach

• The audio-lingual method

• The grammar-translation method

The students learn patterns of language by repeating model sentences that the teacher provides. They memorize set phrases and receive positive reinforcement from their teacher when they perform drills correctly.

• The communicative approach

• The audio-lingual method

• Total physical response

The teacher says commands and acts them out. The students try to perform the action. The teacher repeats by saying the command without acting it out. The students respond. The roles are then reversed.

• The direct approach

• Total physical response

• The natural approach