Language Teaching Methodologies Overview

The video discusses various methods and approaches in English Language Teaching (ELT), including Grammar Translation, Bilingual, Direct, Structural, Situational, Oral, Total Physical Response, Audiolingual, Suggestopedia, Natural, and Communicative approaches. It emphasizes the importance of a mixed approach in teaching English, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each method. The video aims to guide English language teachers in selecting appropriate methods for effective language instruction.

What is the primary focus of English Language Teaching (ELT)?

• Teaching English literature

• Improving English language fluency

• Translating English texts

• Learning English history

Which method emphasizes translating from the mother tongue to English?

• Grammar Translation Method

• Audio-Lingual Method

• Communicative Approach

• Direct Method

How does the Bilingual Method differ from the Grammar Translation Method?

• It focuses on grammar rules

• It uses physical actions

• It involves two languages

• It uses only English

What is the key characteristic of the Direct Method?

• Role-playing activities

• No translation from native language

• Focus on grammar rules

• Use of mother tongue

What does the Structural Approach primarily focus on?

• Role-playing

• Grammar rules and sentence structure

• Physical actions

• Listening and imitation

In the Situational Approach, what are students often involved in?

• Reading literature

• Role plays and real-life situations

• Grammar exercises

• Listening to audio tapes

What is the main focus of the Oral Approach?

• Physical response

• Teacher-centered lectures

• Student interaction and conversation

• Grammar translation

What does Total Physical Response (TPR) involve?

• Listening to audio

• Physical actions and body language

• Grammar exercises

• Reading comprehension

Which theory is the Audio-Lingual Method based on?

• Humanism

• Constructivism

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive theory

What is the main goal of Suggestopedia?

• Creating a relaxed learning environment

• Focusing on grammar rules

• Using physical actions

• Translating texts