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THE AUDIO-LINGUAL

METHOD OF TEACHING ENGLISH


Produced by William Lake http://blog.about-esl.com

Introduction

Originated from the Behaviourist theory of learning languages! Also known as the Army Method! Popularised by the need to learn basic skills in foreign languages during World War 2. Focuses on repetition drills.

Language Focus

Similar to the earlier Direct Method. Teaches the language directly! Doesnt focus on teaching vocabulary. Students are drilled in the use of grammar.

Methodology

There are 4 parts to the Audio Lingual method.


1. 2. 3. 4.

Repetition Inflection Replacement Restatement

Repetition
The students repeat what the teacher says: Teacher: I want to buy some fruit.

Students: I want to buy some fruit.


The students copy the teacher word for word.

Inflection

The teacher says a word or sentences, the students change the form! Teacher: I want to buy some fruit. Students: I wanted to buy some fruit.

Replacement

The teacher says a sentence and the students replace a word in the sentence.
Teacher: I want to buy some bananas. Students: I want to buy some apples.

Restatement

The teacher says a sentence and the students rephrase the sentence.
Teacher: Tell me to speak louder! Students: Speak Louder!

Lesson Example

Teacher: There's a pen in my bag. Student: There's a pen in my bag. Teacher: Pencil. Student: There's a pencil in my bag. Teacher: Book. Student: There's a book in my bag.

Present Day Use

This method has been scientifically discredited. It is still sometimes used in ESL classrooms. It can be beneficial, but should be used in conjunction with other methods.

Audio Visual Method


This presentation was prepared by William Lake. You can find more information about the Audio Visual Method of Teaching English by clicking the link below.
http://blog.about-esl.com/audio-lingual-method-teaching-english/ This blog post was published on:

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This presentation is free to use for anybody that needs a presentation about the Audio Visual Method of Teaching Languages.

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