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English Language Teaching Methods Comparison

The document compares various English Language Teaching methods, highlighting their focus, key techniques, strengths, and limitations. Methods include Grammar-Translation, Direct Method, Communicative Language Teaching, and others, each with unique approaches to language learning. The summary emphasizes the adaptability and effectiveness of these methods while also noting challenges such as the need for skilled teachers and potential neglect of certain language aspects.

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English Language Teaching Methods Comparison

The document compares various English Language Teaching methods, highlighting their focus, key techniques, strengths, and limitations. Methods include Grammar-Translation, Direct Method, Communicative Language Teaching, and others, each with unique approaches to language learning. The summary emphasizes the adaptability and effectiveness of these methods while also noting challenges such as the need for skilled teachers and potential neglect of certain language aspects.

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Comparison of English Language Teaching Methods

Method Focus Key Techniques Strengths Limitations


Grammar-Translation Method Grammar rules and Sentence drills, bilingual vocabulary Builds reading and grammar Little speaking or
(GTM) translation lists skills; familiar to many students practice; unnatural com
Direct Method Speaking and listening Real-life conversations, no translation Promotes thinking in English, oral Challenging for
through immersion fluency requires skilled teacher
Communicative Language Communication and Role-plays, group work, interviews Enhances spontaneous use of May neglect accuracy
Teaching (CLT) fluency language; learner-centered structures
Task-Based Language Completing meaningful Problem-solving, collaborative Practical application of language; Hard to assess gramma
Teaching (TBLT) tasks projects, real-life tasks learner engagement tasks for lower-level stu
Total Physical Response Listening comprehension Physical responses to commands Excellent for young/beginner Limited use for
(TPR) through actions learners; reduces anxiety language or abstract co
Audio-Lingual Method Habit formation through Pattern drills, mimicry, memorization Good for pronunciation and Can be monotonou
repetition sentence structure context or critical thinkin
Lexical Approach Learning vocabulary Teaching phrases, not just words Promotes natural fluency and Grammar may
chunks and collocations comprehension underemphasized
Content-Based Instruction Language learning Teaching language via subjects like Integrates real-world knowledge Requires subject-matte
(CBI) through academic content history or science and language complex content
Eclectic Approach Combining multiple Mix of methods based on learner Flexible and adaptable to diverse Requires skilled
methods needs classrooms judgment; lack of consis
Technology-Enhanced Using digital tools to Apps, LMS, AI tools, multimedia Interactive, flexible, supports Tech access issues; m
Learning support learning autonomy training for both tea
learners

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