Microsoft Word metod t10. doc

Summary. 
Audio-lingual approach is a reaction to the Reading Approach; much is taken from the Direct 
Method, the rest from behaviorism. 
1.
New material is presented in dialogue form. 

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2.
 
There is dependence on mimicry, memorization of set phrases and over learning (i.e. it is 
believed that language learning is habit formation).
 
3.
 
Structures are sequenced and taught one at a time.
 
4.
 
Structural patterns are taught using repetitive drills.
 
5.
 
There is little or no grammatical explanation: grammar is taught by inductive analogy rather 
than deductive explanation.
 
6.
 
Skills are sequenced listen, speak, read and write.
 
7.
 
Vocabulary is strictly limited and learned in context.
 
8.
 
Teaching points are determined by contrastive analysis.
 
9.
 
There is much use of tapes. Language labs and visual aids.
 
10.
 
There is an extended pre-reading period at the beginning of the course.
 
11.
 
Great importance is attached to pronunciation with special attention 
being paid to intonation.
 
12.
 
The cultural background of the target language is stressed.
 
13.
 
Some use of the mother- tongue by teachers is permitted.
 
14.
 
Successful responses are immediately reinforced.
 
15.
 
There is a great effort to prevent student errors.