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What is the focus of the Grammar-Translation Method?
The Direct Method allows the use of the mother tongue in language learning.
False
What does the Audio-Lingual Method focus on in language learning?
Habit formation
What is the main goal of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)?
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What does Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) emphasize?
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The Lexical Approach emphasizes ______ acquisition as central to language learning.
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All language teaching methods are universally applicable without considering student needs.
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Match the language teaching methods with their focus:
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Study Notes
Foreign Language Teaching Methods
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Grammar-Translation Method focuses on explicit grammar rules and vocabulary memorization, emphasizes formal knowledge over speaking and listening.
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Direct Method advocates for target language immersion, no mother tongue usage, focuses on situational communication, grammar learned inductively through experience.
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Audio-Lingual Method emphasizes habit formation, uses drills and repetition to internalize grammatical structures, focuses on oral fluency, can lead to rote learning without context.
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Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) prioritizes communication and interaction, uses real-life language, encourages student-centered activities like role-plays, discussions, and task-based learning to develop communicative skills.
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Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) focuses on completing real-world tasks like problem-solving, project-based work, or simulations, emphasizes fluency over accuracy with feedback focusing on task performance.
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Lexical Approach emphasizes vocabulary acquisition, arguing that mastery of language chunks (collocations, fixed expressions) is crucial for fluency and natural communication.
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Method selection depends on course goals, student needs, and teaching context. Traditional methods suit reading/translation focus, while communicative approaches are preferred for real-life conversation skills.
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Effective foreign language teaching requires a balance between methods, adapting to individual learning styles and objectives.
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Modern methods shift towards student-centered learning, emphasizing practical language use and communicative competence.
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Explore various methodologies used in foreign language teaching, including the Grammar-Translation Method, Direct Method, Audio-Lingual Method, Communicative Language Teaching, and Task-Based Language Teaching. This quiz will test your understanding of these approaches and their key principles for language acquisition.
