Audio-LingualMethod-SevincKantor
Purpose
To teach language aktively in communication.
Teacher's Role
He is a model.
He controls the class.
Student's Role
they imitate teacher.
They are expected to answer the questions quickly.
Techniques
diyalogue
memorization
drills
Features
Inductive teaching.
The teaching of culture.
Speaking skill is important.
It is a teacher centered method.
Students' feelings are not considered.
Audio visual devices are important.
Pronunciation is important.
L1 is not used.
Advantages
Speaking and listening skills develop.
Grammar learning is more effective.
Students are not stressed because language learned individually.
Disadvantages
Students are isolated.
students can't improve their reading and writing skills.
Criticism
Students are passive.
Repetition and memorization are not good method.
Only listening and speaking skills develop.