TEFL - Unit 2 (100% Accurate Answers)

grammar translation correct answers Focus: Reading, grammar, and translation Characteristics: Instruction given in L1, Little use of target language, explicit teaching of grammar rules and forms Typical Activities: translate text, Memorize grammar rules Teachers: EXPERTDo not need to speak target language fluently. Provide grammatical explanations Pros: Gain explicit knowledge Cons: Little autonomy (passive learning), little communicative competence SLA: Acquisition happens through memorization and rote practice. Direct Method correct answers Focus: Oral communication Characteristics: No L1, use Actions and visual aids, Grammar learned inductively Typical Activities: Dictation, Conversation practice Teachers: EXPERT GUIDE, Needs high target language proficiency. Provides explanations and demonstrations, Q&A (all in target language) Pros: students play a more active role than in Grammar Translation, Improve speaking/listening skills Cons: Little focus on reading/writing, Banning L1 use not always beneficial SLA: L2 development is the same as L1 development. audio lingual correct answers Focus: Listening and speaking Characteristics: No L1 use, Imitation and repetition through controlled activities. Accurate pronunciation stressed, Grammar learned inductively, Errors need to be avoided Typical Activities: Listening to and repeating a dialogue, Pronunciation drills Teachers: MODEL, Varying levels of target language proficiency possible, Models pronunciation and dialogues, Corrects errors, Controls student production Pros: Good for beginners (controlled practice lowers anxiety), May help improve pronunciation