Teaching English Methods

The Direct Method
In this method the teaching is done entirely in the target language. The learner is not allowed to use his or her mother tongue. Grammar rules are avoided and there is emphasis ongood pronunciation. [More]
Grammar-translation
Learning is largely by translation to and from the target language. Grammar rules are to be memorized and long lists of vocabulary learned by heart.There is little or no emphasis placed on developing oral ability. [More]
Audio-lingual
The theory behind this method is that learning a language means acquiring habits. There is much practice ofdialogues of every situations. New language is first heard and extensively drilled before being seen in its written form. [More]
The structural approach
This method sees language as a complex ofgrammatical rules which are to be learned one at a time in a set order. So for example the verb "to be" is introduced and practised before the present continuous tense which uses "to be" as an auxiliary.Suggestopedia
The theory underlying this method is that a language can be acquired only when the learner is receptive and has no mental blocks. By various methods it is suggested to the student that thelanguage is easy - and in this way the mental blocks to learning are removed. [More]
Total Physical Response (TPR)
TPR works by having the learner respond to simple commands such as "Stand up","Close your book", "Go to the window and open it." The method stresses the importance of aural comprehension. [More]
Communicative language teaching (CLT)
The focus of this method is to enable thelearner to communicate effectively and appropriately in the various situations she would be likely to find herself in. The content of CLT courses are functions such as inviting, suggesting, complaining ornotions such as the expression of time, quantity, location. [More]
The Silent Way
This is so called because the aim of the teacher is to say as little as possible in order that the learner can be...