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LESSON 8: Practical application of modern methods of language teaching

In language teaching theory, a distinction is often made between teaching approaches and teaching methodologies. For ease of understanding, I will refer to all the following as methods. I have described the methods in chronological order, starting with traditional methods and moving towards more contemporary methods

- Grammar translation method This method was prevalent in schools throughout the beginning of the 20th century; its use continued long afterwards and many cultures still expect language to be taught using this method. The method consists of studying written texts, translating them into the students’ own language and carrying out a study of grammar. There is little attention given to the use of the spoken language. I learnt French through this method and whilst I was able to read and translate complicated texts, I was unable to buy a loaf of bread when I went on holiday to France. It has been replaced by methods that focus on spoken language and I advise you to familiarise yourself with these newer methods and to use them. However, if you’re going to teach in a traditional culture that values the grammar-translation method, you could do the occasional activity of that type just out of respect for students’ preferences.