Audio-Lingual Method The Audio-Lingual Method (Audio-Lingualism) is based on the behaviourist belief that language learning is the acquisition of a set of correct language habits. The learner repeats patterns until able to produce them spontaneously. Once a given pattern – for example, subject-verb-prepositional phrase – is learned, the speaker can substitute words to make novel…
Task-Based Learning (TBL) Task-based Learning offers an alternative to PPP for language teachers. In a task-based lesson, the teacher doesn’t pre-determine what language will be studied; the lesson is based around the completion of a central task and the language studied is determined by what happens as the students complete it. The lesson follows three basic…
In the example, which follows, we will look at a speaking lesson plan which has been prepared around what students like best and least about friends. This kind of lesson allows a logical sequence from one activity to the next leading to a pre-determined objective. The teacher should have predicted any possible problems which may…
TEFL Library & Bookmarking Resource The TEFL Library is a portaportal and bookmarking resource that is free for all users. The TEFL Library comprises sixty-nine different categories. Each category has a drop-down menu revealing various sub-topics/links to a plethora of TEFL / TESOL materials, resources and articles. You can access this resource for future reference…
Reading Syllabus for Progress A TEFL reading syllabus for each proficiency level should be designed to incorporate all the skills necessary to provide a sense of moving forward; of growing achievement and progress. ELEMENTARY LEVEL In the Elementary TEFL Reading programme, students should aim to: demonstrate recognition of words and sentence patterns in English; understand…
Grammar Activities Here are a few grammar activities and techniques that you could use in the language classroom. Troublesome Grammar For practice with troublesome grammatical structures, have an assortment of dittoed multiple-choice and filling-the-blank exercises in the following areas: Verb Tenses Prepositions Question formation Adjective placement Modals Prepare an answer key for self-checking. Sentence Structuring…