The Audiolingual Method

The Audio-Lingual method of teaching  had its origins during World War II when it became known as the Army method.  It is also called the Aural oral approach. It is based on the structural view of  language and the behaviorist theory of language learning.

The audiolingual approach to language teaching  has a lot of similarities with the direct method. Both were considered as a reaction against the shortcomings of the Grammar Translation method, both reject the use of the mother tongue and both stress that speaking and listening competences preceded reading and writing competences. But there are also some differences. The direct method highlighted the teaching of vocabulary while the audiolingual approach focus on grammar drills.

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Here's what your classmate Meghana put together after the class discussion -

Points discussed in class - 

·         Teacher acted as a “model” for target language.

·         One “Grammar Structure” in focus.

·         “Positive reinforcement” is given by the teacher to the student.

·         No use of “Native language (L1) /Mother tongue” only “Target language.”

·         They practiced “Dialogue”.

·         Students did not “Write” anything.

·         Immediate “Error correction.”

·         Most focus on “Listening/Speaking.”

·         “Habit formation” is emphasised.

·         Teaching through “Role play”

·         Use of “Standard imagination.”

·         Use of “Real objects/pictures”.

·         “Encourage” students to participate.

·         Breaking difficult structure - “Back ward building.”  

·         “Motivate or Support” to speak accurately.

·         “Drilling method”- Question & Answers drilling.

·         Encourages “Non- Verbal cues.”

·         “Memorising dialogues” (Extension activity)

·         Individual & Group” practice

·         “Error correction” through “Repetition” by teacher.

·         No “Written material” introduced through major part of the class.

·         “Pair” is formed in front of the class.

·         “Grammar” is taught “inductively”.

·         “Repetition” of sentence pattern.

·         “Teacher” in role of “Facilitator.”

·         “Positive” atmosphere is created.

·         Use of “Authentic language” (Real –life situation/dialogue are in context)

·         Students are encouraged to “Speak” aloud.

·         “Perfection” in pronunciation. ( intonation)

·         “Pattern” practice more- “Meaning” may not be emphasised.

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