English Teaching methodology

Reading of difficult texts is begun early in the course of study.

• Grammar Translation Method

• Silent Way

• Direct Method

• Audio Lingual Method

This method includes elements such as the use of relaxing music, art and the additional importance that is given to the learning environment as well as the authoritative behaviour of the teacher

• Communicative Language Teaching

• Suggestopedia

• Silent Way

• Total Physical Response

This teaching method is characterized by its focus on discovery, creativity, problem solving and the use of accompanying materials.

• Silent Way

• Audio Lingual Method

• Suggestopedia

• Total Physical Response

Basic method of teaching is repetition, speech is standardised and learners turn into parrots who can reproduce many things but never create anything new or spontaneous. Learners became better and better at pattern practice but were unable to use the patterns fluently in natural speech situations.

• Grammar Translation Method

• Audio Lingual Method

• Direct Method

• Communicative Language Teaching

Instruction is conducted in the target language; no translation

• Audio Lingual Method

• Communicative Language Teaching

• Direct Method

• Silent Way

The key elements of this method include a rich sensory learning environment (pictures, colour, music, etc.), a positive expectation of success and the use of a varied range of methods: dramatised texts, music, active participation in songs and games, etc.

• Suggestopedia

• Communicative Language Teaching

• Direct Method

• Audio Lingual Method

Focus is on fluency rather than proficiency. The purpose of using language is to convey messages and develop creative thinking. Grammatical correctness is less important.

• Communicative Language Teaching

• Audio Lingual Method

• Grammar Translation Method

• Suggestopedia

The emphasis is not on text or other media, but initially on voice, action and gestures. Instruction is given in target language only

• Suggestopedia

• Audio Lingual Method

• Communicative Language Teaching

• Total Physical Response

Helps retention by associating movement with words.

It is fun and easy

Learners will enjoy getting up out of their chairs and moving around.

It is memorable as sctions help strengthen the connections in the brain.

• Total Physical Response

• Communicative Language Teaching

• Audio Lingual Method

• Direct Method

Reading Comprehension Questions

Deductive Application of Rule

Memorization

Composition

Use Words in Sentences

• Audio Lingual Method

• Silent Way

• Grammar Translation Method

• Direct Method