Methods and Approaches in ELT

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  • Grammar Translation Method (GTM)

    Grammar Translation Method (GTM)

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    Grammar Translation Method (GTM)

    Popular in secondary schools and seminaries for the teaching of Latin. Based on the translation of written texts.
    The objective of this method consists of reading and appreciate literature written in the target language and push the learner to learn about the grammar rules and vocabulary of L2. Techniques:
    -Translation
    -Deductive
    -Memorization
  • Direct Method

    Direct Method

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    Direct Method

    This method is base on language immersion. the students and the teacher use the L2 all the time in the classroom. Every new instruction is given orally by the teacher. Techniques:
    - Drawing or pictures
    - Realia: bring real objects to the classroom
    - Contextualization: students learn and use the language in real life situations
    - Reading aloud
    - Self correction
    - Dictation
    -Conversation practice
  • Audio Lingualism

    Audio Lingualism

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    Audio Lingualism

    • This method is focused on teaching the students more about speaking and listening.
    • Just the L2 is used in the classroom.
    • The method is based on behaviorism
    • If the student does something rigth, we give a positive reinforcement, and in case of a error, we give a negative feedback.
  • Total Physical Response (TPR)

    Total Physical Response (TPR)

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    Total Physical Response (TPR)

    In this method, the student is not forced to speak but is allowed an individual readiness period and allowed to spontaneously begin to speak. Combines information and skills through the use of a kinesthetic sensory system.
  • Task-based Approach

    Task-based Approach

    The task-based approach represents a significant paradigm shift since the focus on content has shifted to skills and competencies. So, planning and design aren’t about what’s taught, but why it’s taught. This approach isolates individual skills and competencies in order to teach material students actually need to know to meet their goals and objectives.
  • Project-based Approach

    Project-based Approach

    the project-based approach is meant to address students’ real needs by adapting language to the skills and competencies they truly need personally and/or professionally. The application of this approach begins by determining the one, global objective that the individual or group of students have.