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Teaching Methods
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Teaching Methods
Understanding Teaching Methods
Teaching methods aim to improve language learning opportunities. The choice depends on educational 
philosophy and classroom needs.
Effective teaching methods should cater to diverse learning styles, fostering active communication and 
learner participation.
Real-World Connection
Methods should emulate the 
learner's real world and 
create authentic 
communication opportunities.
Cultural Awareness
Teaching approaches must 
acknowledge the learners' 
cultural milieu while 
encouraging active 
participation.
Practical Considerations
Teachers should consider 
usage, practical application, 
age appropriateness, 
syllabus requirements, and 
desired learning outcomes.
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Teaching Methods
Understanding Teaching Methods
Teaching methods aim to improve language learning opportunities. The choice depends on educational 
philosophy and classroom needs.
Effective teaching methods should cater to diverse learning styles, fostering active communication and 
learner participation.
Real-World Connection
Methods should emulate the 
learner's real world and 
create authentic 
communication opportunities.
Cultural Awareness
Teaching approaches must 
acknowledge the learners' 
cultural milieu while 
encouraging active 
participation.
Practical Considerations
Teachers should consider 
usage, practical application, 
age appropriateness, 
syllabus requirements, and 
desired learning outcomes.
The Grammar-Translation Method
Teaching methods fall into two main categories: teacher-centered and student-
centered approaches. The Grammar-Translation Method represents a traditional 
teacher-centered approach, focusing on translation exercises and grammar 
memorization.
Memorization
Students memorize grammar rules and long vocabulary lists
Translation
Learning through translation exercises between native and target 
languages
Written Focus
Emphasis on written language with little attention to speaking skills
Limited Application
Students may understand written language but lack conversational 
ability
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Teaching Methods
Understanding Teaching Methods
Teaching methods aim to improve language learning opportunities. The choice depends on educational 
philosophy and classroom needs.
Effective teaching methods should cater to diverse learning styles, fostering active communication and 
learner participation.
Real-World Connection
Methods should emulate the 
learner's real world and 
create authentic 
communication opportunities.
Cultural Awareness
Teaching approaches must 
acknowledge the learners' 
cultural milieu while 
encouraging active 
participation.
Practical Considerations
Teachers should consider 
usage, practical application, 
age appropriateness, 
syllabus requirements, and 
desired learning outcomes.
The Grammar-Translation Method
Teaching methods fall into two main categories: teacher-centered and student-
centered approaches. The Grammar-Translation Method represents a traditional 
teacher-centered approach, focusing on translation exercises and grammar 
memorization.
Memorization
Students memorize grammar rules and long vocabulary lists
Translation
Learning through translation exercises between native and target 
languages
Written Focus
Emphasis on written language with little attention to speaking skills
Limited Application
Students may understand written language but lack conversational 
ability
The Direct Method
The Direct Method, sometimes called the Natural method, was developed as a response to the Grammar Translation 
method. In this approach, teaching is conducted entirely in the target language, with no use of the student's mother 
tongue.
Grammar rules are avoided, and the emphasis is placed on good pronunciation. The method assumes that a second 
language can be learned in the same way as a first language, though the conditions for learning a second language are 
quite different.
Target Language Only
All instruction is given in English with no 
translation allowed
Emphasis on Speaking
Focus on oral communication and proper 
pronunciation
Visual Teaching
Use of visuals and realia to illustrate 
meaning without translation
Classroom Instructions
All class directions given in the target 
language
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Teaching Methods
Understanding Teaching Methods
Teaching methods aim to improve language learning opportunities. The choice depends on educational 
philosophy and classroom needs.
Effective teaching methods should cater to diverse learning styles, fostering active communication and 
learner participation.
Real-World Connection
Methods should emulate the 
learner's real world and 
create authentic 
communication opportunities.
Cultural Awareness
Teaching approaches must 
acknowledge the learners' 
cultural milieu while 
encouraging active 
participation.
Practical Considerations
Teachers should consider 
usage, practical application, 
age appropriateness, 
syllabus requirements, and 
desired learning outcomes.
The Grammar-Translation Method
Teaching methods fall into two main categories: teacher-centered and student-
centered approaches. The Grammar-Translation Method represents a traditional 
teacher-centered approach, focusing on translation exercises and grammar 
memorization.
Memorization
Students memorize grammar rules and long vocabulary lists
Translation
Learning through translation exercises between native and target 
languages
Written Focus
Emphasis on written language with little attention to speaking skills
Limited Application
Students may understand written language but lack conversational 
ability
The Direct Method
The Direct Method, sometimes called the Natural method, was developed as a response to the Grammar Translation 
method. In this approach, teaching is conducted entirely in the target language, with no use of the student's mother 
tongue.
Grammar rules are avoided, and the emphasis is placed on good pronunciation. The method assumes that a second 
language can be learned in the same way as a first language, though the conditions for learning a second language are 
quite different.
Target Language Only
All instruction is given in English with no 
translation allowed
Emphasis on Speaking
Focus on oral communication and proper 
pronunciation
Visual Teaching
Use of visuals and realia to illustrate 
meaning without translation
Classroom Instructions
All class directions given in the target 
language
The Audio-lingual Method
The Audio-lingual Method, also called the Army method, is based on linguistic theory and behavioral psychology. This 
approach treats language learning as a process of habit formation through extensive drills and pattern repetition of 
grammar in the target language.
The method's insistence on repetition and memorization of standard phrases ignored the role of context and knowledge 
in language learning. As linguistic studies evolved, researchers discovered that language acquisition isn't merely a 
process of habit formation, and that errors aren't necessarily detrimental to learning.
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Pattern Repetition
Students repeatedly practice 
language patterns through oral drills
2
Habit Formation
Learning is viewed as developing 
habits through stimulus-response 
conditioning
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Error Avoidance
Emphasis on preventing errors that 
might lead to bad habits