Language Learning: Concepts You Should Know

A set of beliefs and theories about the nature of language and language learning that guides the teaching process.

• Approach

• Method

• Strategy

• Technique

A plan of action designed to achieve a particular learning goal.

• Approach

• Method

• Strategy

• Technique

A systematic plan or set of procedures; overall design of the teaching-learning process.

• Approach

• Method

• Strategy

• Technique

A specific, practical action or activity that is employed to achieve an immediate teaching goal.

• Approach

• Method

• Strategy

• Technique

An example of an approach is:

• Drilling

• Scaffolding

• Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

• Sociocultural

An example of a method is:

• Project-Based Learning

• Behaviorist

• Grammar-Translation

• Think-Pair-Share

An example of a strategy is:

• Collaborative Learning

• Cognitive

• Dictation

• Silent Way

An example of a technique is:

• Constructivist

• Differentiated Instruction

• Suggestopedia

• Gap-fill Exercises

A broad, long-term aim that provides direction for instruction.

• Goal

• Objective

A specific, measurable step that can be observable.

• Goal

• Objective