3. Problems with methods. Approaches, Methods and Techniques Approach

Contemporary Methods

All the points mentioned in previous described methods are undergoing further development in contemporary Methods abroad. There are many Methods of language teaching and a considerable amount of controversy as to the best way of foreign languages teaching abroad at present. However it is possible to group them into(l) traditional Methods which have truer origin in the grammar' translation method, and (2) audio--lingual methods which are considered to be a further development of the direct method line.,

The traditional approach to foreign language teaching is characterized by (1) the use of the native language for explanation, retention and checking; (2) the deductive explanation of grammar and the use of grammar exercises (3) the development of all the language ski11s, i.e., hearing, speaking, reading, and writing from the beginning of the course. This approach is called traditional because it has been prevalent in schools for a long time. The traditional methods, although they are adopting some kinds of innovation in teaching materials, still retain those distinguishing characteristics. Since these methods are often contrasted with audio- lingual methods.