Foreign language teaching methods

Abstract

This article presented four methods of learning foreign languages: the grammar and translation method, the direct method, the audiolingual method, and the communicative method. Each method has been described in terms of its characteristics and approaches to language teaching. Opinions from linguists have been included to offer a critical view on each method. The grammar and translation method emphasizes reading and writing, the direct method focuses on oral communication and natural language acquisition, the audiolingual method values repetition and memorization, while the communicative method values meaningful communication and social interaction. From the presentation of the methods and the opinions of linguists, it was possible to understand the implications of each method in the teaching of foreign languages.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.002-015