Total Physical Response Introduction

Comprehension Approach to Foreign Language Instruction

• The main focus is on the learner's ability to comprehend the target language.

Language Learning Progress

• According to James Asher's 1960s research, language learning typically progresses from a listening stage to a speaking stage, followed by a reading stage and finally a writing stage.

Language Acquisition in Infants

• The process of language acquisition in infants is described as a natural and unconscious process, where they learn to understand language before they can speak, read, or write.

Modern Method of Language Instruction

• The Natural Approach shares features with the Direct Method, which emphasizes the use of the target language in the classroom.

Natural Approach to Language Instruction

• Emphasis is on the learner's ability to comprehend the target language, with a focus on the natural acquisition of language through exposure and interaction.

Method Focus

• The main focus is on the learner's ability to understand and process the target language.

Ensuring Comprehensible Input

• The teacher ensures input is comprehensible by using authentic materials, adjusting the level of complexity, and providing clear explanations and examples.

Lexical Approach

• Michael Lewis' Lexical Approach belongs to the Comprehension Approach, with an emphasis on teaching vocabulary in context.

Winitz and Reed's Self-Instructional Program

• Students are encouraged to show their understanding through self-assessment, self-monitoring, and self-correction.

Lexical Approach Emphasis

• Lewis emphasizes the importance of teaching vocabulary in chunks, focusing on the meaning of words in context rather than individual word lists.