Language Teaching Methods

What is the primary purpose of the Grammar Translation Method?

• Developing communication skills

• Enhancing reading and understanding in the target language

• Emphasizing oral activities over written activities

• Fostering creative output in the language

Which method is considered outdated and hardly ever used in language teaching today?

• The Natural Approach

• The Total Physical Response Method

• The Grammar Translation Method

• The Communicative Approach

What is a disadvantage of the Direct Method?

• Lack of attention to communication

• Heavy reliance on translation

• Ineffective for teaching grammar

• Overemphasis on written activities

The Total Physical Response (TPR) Method was developed in response to what issue?

• Lack of interest in language learning

• High drop-out rates in second language learning

• Ineffectiveness of grammar-focused methods

• Limited exposure to the target language

In which method does the teacher act as a facilitator and remains silent during the learning process?

• The Silent Way

• The Natural Approach

• Suggestopedia

• The Total Physical Response Method

Which method emphasizes the use of color-coded rods to represent phonemes of the language?

• The Communicative Approach

• The Audio-Lingual Method

• The Silent Way

• The Total Physical Response Method

Who founded the Communicative Approach in the 1970s and 1980s?

• Georgi Lozanov

• Tracy Terrell

• Charles Curran

• Henry Widdowson

Which method is based on the belief that a relaxed mind and body absorb knowledge more effectively?

• The Natural Approach

• The Silent Way

• Suggestopedia

• The Action-Oriented Approach

The Community Language Learning Method involves what roles for the teacher and student?

• The Counselor and The Client

• The Facilitator and The Learner

• The Guide and The Student

• The Speaker and The Listener

What is a characteristic of the Action-Oriented Approach?

• Heavy reliance on grammar exercises

• Encourages learner agency and authentic practices

• Focuses on memorization and repetition

• Eliminates the use of the learners' native language