Three main approaches to teaching English
1. Direct Method
2. Communicative Approach
3. Task Based Approach
Generally speaking, what is the Communicative Approach?
The Communicative approach is more student centric and the teacher acts more as a
facilitator. Lots of group work, and encourages individuality and self expression.
What is the aim of The Communicative Approach
Fluency over accuracy
Strengths of Communicative Approach
It allows students to experiment with the new language and focuses on the
communicative aspect of language.
Weakness of Communicative Approach
Not as much emphasis on grammar
Generally speaking, what is the Task-Based Approach?
The Task-Based Approach is a subsection of the Communicative Approach. You
usually use the Communicative Approach to complete tasks. Usually done with older
students.
Examples of Task-Based Approach
You have $80 and are trying t o barter for $100 worth of clothes. Talk to seller
-Visiting a doctor
-Conducting an interview
-Calling customer service for help
Strength of the Task-Based Approach
Builds fluency
Weakness of the Task-Based Approach
,Sacrifices accuracy
What is the aim of The Direct Method
The aim is for accuracy and to sound as much as possible like a native English
speaker.
What does the Direct method focus on?
Pronunciation and Grammar (Structural Approach)
Generally speaking, what is the Direct Method?
It is basically drilling and memorizing the English language. Students develop word
and sentence repertoires to use in real life situations.
Strength of Direct Method
It helps the learners pronounce sentences correctly.
Weakness of Direct Method
Does not aid in building fluency and the ability to communicate in an unscripted way.
CultureRoute Methodology
Learners engage in interactive and meaningful communication. The teacher is a
facilitator.
Content must be
Interesting and relevant to students
Topics vs themes
1. Topic: work, Theme: My Dream Job
2. Topic: Action Verbs, Theme: Batman Battles Crime
3. Topic: Weather, Theme: Giant Storms
4. Topic: Doctor, Theme: Spiderman Goes to The Hospital
5. Topic: Items in Bedroom, Theme: Superstar's Bedroom
*You want to pick things your students are interested in*
Warmer
, Short, fun and relevant (to the overall theme) games and activities that pique the
students' interest about the lesson. It helps them burn off excess energy and gives
other students time to get to class if they're running late so they don't miss any of the
lesson.
What are the 3 P's?
1. Presentation
2. Practice
3. Production
Presentation
This is where teachers introduce the new vocabulary and grammar point via flash
card or real item, and goes through drilling exercises with students. The teacher
speaks about 75% of the time, demonstrating the words. Accuracy is very important
Practice Teachers introduce new sentence structures and practice those structures.
Students practice using words or structures in a controlled way. Teachers talk 40/60
What does written work focus on?
Accurate form and structure.
What is very important in the Practice Phase
Accuracy
Production
Production involves self-expression and creativity. The activities should be as
communicative as possible. I mainly reinforces focus of the lesson. Teachers talk
10/90
Production activities must:
Involve self-expression. The idea is that if students use the language to express
themselves, the language would be deeply embedded.
-Allow students to be creative
-Reinforce the focus of that lesson
What does the Production stage focus on?
Fluency (teacher listens for mistakes, but corrects at the end)
1. Direct Method
2. Communicative Approach
3. Task Based Approach
Generally speaking, what is the Communicative Approach?
The Communicative approach is more student centric and the teacher acts more as a
facilitator. Lots of group work, and encourages individuality and self expression.
What is the aim of The Communicative Approach
Fluency over accuracy
Strengths of Communicative Approach
It allows students to experiment with the new language and focuses on the
communicative aspect of language.
Weakness of Communicative Approach
Not as much emphasis on grammar
Generally speaking, what is the Task-Based Approach?
The Task-Based Approach is a subsection of the Communicative Approach. You
usually use the Communicative Approach to complete tasks. Usually done with older
students.
Examples of Task-Based Approach
You have $80 and are trying t o barter for $100 worth of clothes. Talk to seller
-Visiting a doctor
-Conducting an interview
-Calling customer service for help
Strength of the Task-Based Approach
Builds fluency
Weakness of the Task-Based Approach
,Sacrifices accuracy
What is the aim of The Direct Method
The aim is for accuracy and to sound as much as possible like a native English
speaker.
What does the Direct method focus on?
Pronunciation and Grammar (Structural Approach)
Generally speaking, what is the Direct Method?
It is basically drilling and memorizing the English language. Students develop word
and sentence repertoires to use in real life situations.
Strength of Direct Method
It helps the learners pronounce sentences correctly.
Weakness of Direct Method
Does not aid in building fluency and the ability to communicate in an unscripted way.
CultureRoute Methodology
Learners engage in interactive and meaningful communication. The teacher is a
facilitator.
Content must be
Interesting and relevant to students
Topics vs themes
1. Topic: work, Theme: My Dream Job
2. Topic: Action Verbs, Theme: Batman Battles Crime
3. Topic: Weather, Theme: Giant Storms
4. Topic: Doctor, Theme: Spiderman Goes to The Hospital
5. Topic: Items in Bedroom, Theme: Superstar's Bedroom
*You want to pick things your students are interested in*
Warmer
, Short, fun and relevant (to the overall theme) games and activities that pique the
students' interest about the lesson. It helps them burn off excess energy and gives
other students time to get to class if they're running late so they don't miss any of the
lesson.
What are the 3 P's?
1. Presentation
2. Practice
3. Production
Presentation
This is where teachers introduce the new vocabulary and grammar point via flash
card or real item, and goes through drilling exercises with students. The teacher
speaks about 75% of the time, demonstrating the words. Accuracy is very important
Practice Teachers introduce new sentence structures and practice those structures.
Students practice using words or structures in a controlled way. Teachers talk 40/60
What does written work focus on?
Accurate form and structure.
What is very important in the Practice Phase
Accuracy
Production
Production involves self-expression and creativity. The activities should be as
communicative as possible. I mainly reinforces focus of the lesson. Teachers talk
10/90
Production activities must:
Involve self-expression. The idea is that if students use the language to express
themselves, the language would be deeply embedded.
-Allow students to be creative
-Reinforce the focus of that lesson
What does the Production stage focus on?
Fluency (teacher listens for mistakes, but corrects at the end)
