THE AUDIO LINGUAL METHOD

THE AUDIO LINGUAL METHOD

The Audio Lingual Method otherwise known as the New Key Method or Army Method is based on a behavirourist theory that things are able to be learned by constant reinforcement. However, just like in the army when someone behaves badly (or in this case bad use of English), the learner receives negative feedback and the contrary happens when a student demonstrates good use of English.

This is related to the Direct Method and just like its predecessor it only uses the target language. The biggest difference between the Audio Lingual Method and the Direct Method is its focus of teaching. The Direct Methods focuses on the teaching of vocabulary whereas the Audio Lingual Method focuses on specific grammar teachings.

 

GENERAL OPINION

The Audio Lingual Method focuses on specific grammatical teachings, so its use benefits the student in terms of its translation and writing, thus promoting a better understanding of English. Since it is faster and more efficient

ADVANTAGE

• The student approaches and learns more to speak than to that of a native speaker.

• The student acquires fluency and attitude when speaking.

• He develops that each student learns and understands at her own pace.

• Encourage the development of feedback in the group.

DISADVANTAGES

• The student will be more interested in pronunciation than in grammar.