Audio Lingual Method IN English language teaching method

English Language teaching method

1. AUDIO LINGUAL METHOD

2. What is Audio Lingual Method? An audio-lingual method is a method of language teaching, w hich emphasizes on teaching of Listening and speaking before reading a nd writing. The main form of language were dialogues. Drillings was their main technique.

3. The Audio-lingual Method was developed in the U.S. during the Second World War. At that time, the U.S. government found a great necessity to set up a special language-training program to supply the war with language personnel. Therefore, the government ordered American universities to develop foreign language program for military personnel. Background:

4. Specification: New material – in dialogue form Dependent on repetition. No Grammar explanation Much use of Audio Video aids Skills are sequenced Mother tongue discouraged

5. Pronunciation focused Vocabulary limited Immediate responses Error free utterances Teacher –leader Positive reinforcement Structural patterns taught by repetitive drills

6. Procedure

7. To train the students in comprehension, listening and accurate pronunciation. To develop the students’ abilities same like what natives have. To improve the ability to respond quickly and accurately in speech communities. Objectives of ALM are:

8. Most important tool in ALM classrooms is AV aids through tape recorders or multi-media. Most practiced techniques in the class rooms are: Dialogue memorization Dialogue completion Backward Build up Repetition drill Tools and Techniques of ALM

9. Dialogue: Sara: Good afternoon, Amna Amna : Good afternoon, Sara. How are you? Sara: I am fine, Thank you. Where are you going? Amna : I am going to the college to pick my brother. Where are you going? Sara: I am going to the restaurant to have a lunch with sister. Amna : Ok, have a nice time. Activity:

10. Role of Teacher and Student

11. Teacher uses target language communicatively. Teacher is the initiator/ authority . Main task is to motivate the students by providing a good model. Teacher gives positive feedback and removes errors . Role of Teacher

12. Teacher open the door but you must enter by yourself. Students are the imitators of the teacher’s model. Students follow teacher directions and response accurately. Role of Student

13. First method based on theory. All students are active in the classroom. Learners can speak by using target language . Teaching is possible to large group of learners. Advantages

14. I ts theory has weak basis. No creative output. Boring dull and uninspiring. Little attention is paid to content. Speaking skills are focused. Teacher domination, teacher oriented materials. Drawbacks

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