11 Questions
What was the foundation of contemporary language teaching developed during the early part of the twentieth century?
Principles and procedures for design of teaching methods
Why was language teaching in the twentieth century characterized by frequent change and innovation?
Due to changes in teaching methods
What is the main concept behind a language teaching method?
A systematic set of teaching practices based on a particular theory of language
Why did applied linguists draw on linguistics and psychology for developing language teaching principles?
To create more effective teaching methods
Which belief is common to each language teaching method mentioned in the text?
Providing a more effective and theoretically sound basis for teaching
What drove the quest for better methods according to the text?
Preoccupation of teachers and applied linguists
What is the term used to describe the grammar-based teaching methods in the United Kingdom?
Structural Approach
Which chapter introduces a model for the description of language teaching methods?
Chapter 2
Which method is described as an American teaching method with a lasting legacy in teaching procedures?
Audiolingualism
Which term is used to refer to the levels of organization underlying approaches and methods?
Approach, Design, and Procedure
Which method is still widely used today in textbooks and teaching materials but in a modified form?
Situational Language Teaching
Explore the foundations of contemporary language teaching that were developed in the early twentieth century, drawing on linguistics and psychology. Learn about the principles, procedures, and methods that shaped the profession of language teaching.
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