2. GRAMMAR
TRANSLATION
METHOD
ADVANTAGES
An effective way for
application of grammar
and sentence structure
Few demands on teachers
Least stressful for
students
Accuracy /translation
Language skills
DRAWBACKS
X Wrong idea of what language is
X Less learners’ motivation
X Create frustration for learners
3. THE DIRECT
METHOD
students speak much
Use lesson plan
Speak naturally
Use lesson plan
An effective way in
creating learners to be
competent in using the
target communicatively.
X Grammar were emphasized
X Grammar was taught inductively
X Postponement of written word
4. Audiolingual
method
Allows Students to communicate
quickly
Students become good at pattern
X Emphasize in the “Form”, not the “Meaning
Focus on students’
pronunciation, and train their
ability of listening by dialogues and
drills
X Turn Students into parrots
X Not developing language competence.
5. TOTAL PHYSICAL
RESPONSE
Memorable.
Good for kinesthetic learners.
No matter the class size.
Work well with mixed-ability
classes.
No requirement for many
preparation or materials.
Effective with young learners.
X Students feel shy
X Less useful for upper levels
X overuse TPR
6. SUGGESTOPEDIA
METHOD
Suggest the psychological
barriers to learn vocabulary
and conversation
Students can lower their
affective filter
Increase oral proficiency
Lower classroom anxiety
Liberate instead of teach
X No advanced comprehension
technique
X Unavailable of music and
comfortable chair
7. THE SILENT
WAY METHOD
Students interact not only
with teachers but also with
each other.
Silent Way learners acquire
«inner criteria»
Creates a
correctly, adequately working
inter-language
The self-esteem of the
students will be increased and
this will enhance learning
Learners gain practical
knowledge and use of the
target language
X Method should be used in small
groups of students
X The rigidity of the system may be
meaningless.
X How successfully it might be used
at more advanced levels is
questionable
X Language is separated from its
social context and taught through
artificial situations usually by rods
8. COMMUNITY LANGUAGE
LEARNING
Remove the feeling of distance
and insecure
X Teacher may become too
indirective
Counselor allows the learner to
decide the topic
X Confidence based on an inductive
strategy for learning