Total Physical Response Introduction

What is the main focus of the Comprehension Approach to foreign language instruction?

According to James Asher's research in the 1960s, how does language learning typically progress?

How does the text describe the process of language acquisition in infants?

Which modern method of language instruction is mentioned as sharing features with the Direct Method?

What is emphasized in the Natural Approach to language instruction?

What is the main focus in the method described in the text?

How does the teacher ensure input is comprehensible according to the text?

What approach/method does Michael Lewis' Lexical Approach belong to according to the text?

How are students encouraged to show their understanding in Winitz and Reed's self-instructional program?

What is emphasized by Lewis in the Lexical Approach?

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.

Learn about the Comprehension Approach in foreign language instruction, focusing on listening comprehension and the importance of understanding before production. Explore James Asher's hypothesis from the 1960s that language learning starts with comprehension.