ELT Methods

What is the main feature of Grammar-Translation?

• Engage students in tasks with clear outcomes

• Dialogue with students, pose problems, and problem solve

• Have students translate from TL texts to L1

What is the main feature of Direct Method?

• Use spoken language in situations with no L1 translation

• Desuggest limitations for students via music and playful practice

• Learn language via communicative activities

What is the main feature of Audio-Lingual Method?

• Delay speaking until students are ready

• Conduct oral/aural drills and pattern practice

• Learn language in safe and supportive environment

What is the main feature of Silent Way?

• Teach language and content at the same time

• Delay speaking until students are ready

• Extensive use of silence to encourage students' active participation and learning

What is the main feature of Desuggestopedia?

• Desuggest limitations for students via music and playful practice

• Engage students in learning via communicative activities

• Let students do tasks with a clear outcome

What is the main feature of Community Language Learning?

• Dialogue with students, pose problems, and problem solve

• Create nondefensive environment for learning; teachers = counselors, students = clients

• Use spoken language in situations with no L1 translation

What is the main feature of Total Physical Response?

• Increase students' autonomy in learning

• Learn language through communicative activities

• Delay speaking until students are ready; learn through actions

What is the main feature of Communicative Language Teaching?

• Learn language through communicative tasks like information gaps

• Engage students in doing tasks with clear outcomes

• Teach students learning strategies and cooperation

What is the main feature of Content-based Instruction?

• Teach students language and content at the same time

• Help students become independent and autonomous learners

• Teach students grammar inductively and deductively

What is the main feature of Task-based Language Teaching?

• Allow students to apply different talents in learning

• Engage students in completing tasks with clear outcomes

• Have students translate from TL texts to L1