Chapter 4: The Audio-Lingual Method

The Audio-Lingual Method is learner-centred because repetitive drills are naturally learner-centred.

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Behaviourism and Functionalism contributed to the development of the Audio-Lingual Method.

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Although the Audio-Lingual Method is criticised for some of its weaknesses, it is still a useful method to language teaching today.

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The Audio-Lingual Method is only suitable for children because adult learners find it boring.

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The Audio-Lingual Method is teacher-centred, focuses on form, encourages rote learning and considers learners as passive actors in the process.

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• Completely False

• Half Truth