Language Learning Methods

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    The Grammar Translation Method

    Myrna C. Egos,
    Focus on grammatical rules,
    Application in translation,
    Memorization of vocabulary
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    The Direct Method

    L. Sauveur and Maximilian Berlitz,
    Learn as quick as possible,
    Imitation,
    Association,
    Induction.
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    Audiolingual Method

    J. C. Richards and T. S. Rodgers,
    Structural linguistics,
    Elements are produced in a rule-governed way,
    Linguistic levels.
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    Total Physical Response

    Dr. James J. Asher,
    Vocabulary connected with actions,
    Tenses past/present/future and continuous aspects,
    Classroom language,
    Imperative/Intructions,
    Storytelling.

  • Silent way

    Caleb Gatteno,
    Give beginning level students oral and aural facility,
    Near-native fluency in the target language,
    Correct pronunciation

  • Community Language Learning

    Charles A. Curran,
    Language= people,
    Language= people in contact,
    Language= people in response,
    Interactions between learners,
    Interactions between learners and teacher.

  • Suggestopedia

    Georgil Lozano,
    Long dialogues,
    Vocabulary lists,
    Classical music,
    Comfortable arm chairs,
    Relaxed environment

  • Natural Approach

    Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrel,
    Acquisition,
    Curriculum,
    Teacher motivation,
    Instructional strategies,
    Classroom learning enviroment.