Approaches and methods in language teaching
- third ed.
- United Kingdom Cambridge University Press 2014
- 410 p. 25 cm
Contents , appendix.
1- Major trends in twentieth century language teaching 2- Current approaches and methods 3- Alternative twentieth century approaches and methods 4- The teaching and learning environment Appendix
This book surveys the major approaches and methods in language teaching such a grammar translation, audiolingualism , communicative language teaching, and the natural approach. It examines each approach and method in terms of its theory of language and language learning, goals, syllabus, teaching activities, teacher and learner roles, materials, and classroom techniques.