MODERN METHODS
What is Task-Based Learning?
This approach believes language is best learned through meaningful tasks, not isolated grammar drills.
What is drilling?
Students repeat short patterns many times to form language habits.
What is a mime game?
Students mime an action while classmates guess the verb.
What is the Natural Approach?
A method where students listen a lot before producing language, similar to how children learn naturally.
What is pair-check?
Students compare their answers in pairs before checking with the teacher.
What is a class survey?
Learners walk around the class asking classmates questions to complete a chart.
What is Communicative Language Teaching?
This method focuses on communication, encourages interaction, and uses pair or group work.
What are realia?
The teacher gives learners real objects like fruits, tickets, or classroom items to support meaning.
What is TPR (Total Physical Response)?
Students listen to the teacher’s instructions and physically respond.
What is Suggestopedia?
Known for using relaxation, music, and positive atmosphere to reduce learning anxiety.
What is an information-gathering activity?
A strategy where students interview each other to collect information for a speaking task.
What is a jigsaw activity?
Students receive different pieces of information and must communicate to complete the whole story.
What is the Silent Way?
This approach uses minimal teacher talk and relies heavily on student discovery using tools like colored rods.
What is inductive learning?
Students observe several example sentences and form their own grammar rule.
What is a problem-solving task?
Learners solve a problem using English, such as designing a new school club or planning an event.