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Natural Approach to Language Learning

The Natural Approach is a language teaching method based on theories of second language acquisition developed by Tracy Terrel and Stephen Krashen. It focuses on meaningful communication through comprehension rather than grammatical rules. The approach aims to help beginners become intermediates through acquisition via meaningful interaction, using pictures and words to build vocabulary without direct translation or early emphasis on speaking. While it creates a low-pressure environment for beginners, it may waste time and require teachers highly proficient in the target language.

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Natural Approach to Language Learning

The Natural Approach is a language teaching method based on theories of second language acquisition developed by Tracy Terrel and Stephen Krashen. It focuses on meaningful communication through comprehension rather than grammatical rules. The approach aims to help beginners become intermediates through acquisition via meaningful interaction, using pictures and words to build vocabulary without direct translation or early emphasis on speaking. While it creates a low-pressure environment for beginners, it may waste time and require teachers highly proficient in the target language.

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NATURAL APPROACH

Haiza
Sabrina
Ummi
INTRODUCTION

• Main representatives: Tracy Terrel and Stephen


Krashen

• The Natural approach is based on the second


language acquisition theory developed by Krashen.
THEORY OF LANGUAGE
Teaching without
referencing to Communication
grammatical as the primary
structure usage of the
language

Central role of Natural


Importance of
comprehension Approach vocabulary

Primary on
meaning
THEORY OF LEARNING

• Acquisition: is the natural way. It is a subconscious process.


Meaningful communication.

• Learning: conscious process in which conscious rules about


the language are developed. Require language teaching.
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
• Designed for beginners to help them become
intermediates.
• Offered as a general set of principles applicable to a
wide variety of situations, as in Communicative
Language Teaching, specific objectives depends on
the learner and needs and skills (reading, writing,
listening and speaking)
HOW TO APPLY NA ?

• Teacher shows a set of pictures and says the word;


students simply watch and listen.
• Teacher pastes the pictures around the classroom.
• Teacher says the word and students will point out the
picture.
ADVANTAGES

• Students interact in meaningful situation at their own level.


• Students are not forced to respond in the target language
immediately.
• The teacher creates speeches which enable students to
interact using the target language.
• excellent environment for beginners
DISADVANTAGES

• Time-wasting
• Not all teachers are proficient enough in the foreign
language
• Unconducive environment
THANK YOU 

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