Audiolingual method facts for kids
The Audiolingual Method is a way to teach foreign languages. It helps students learn to speak a new language by listening and repeating. This method was created in the United States in the 1950s. It focuses a lot on practicing grammar patterns.
What is the Audiolingual Method?
The Audiolingual Method is a special way to learn a new language. It was developed by linguists at the University of Michigan in the late 1950s. This method believes that learning a language is like building a habit.
How Does it Work?
- First, students listen to the new language a lot.
- Then, they speak the language, often by repeating what they hear.
- After that, they learn to read and write in the language.
This method is similar to the Direct Method of language teaching. Both methods try to teach a language without using the students' native language. For example, if you are learning English in Turkey, the teacher would only speak English. They would not speak Turkish.
Focus on Grammar
Unlike some other methods, the Audiolingual Method does not focus much on learning new vocabulary. Instead, it puts a lot of importance on grammar. Teachers often use "drills" to help students practice grammar rules. A drill means repeating grammar patterns many times after the teacher. The idea is to make these grammar patterns a habit.
Rewards and Habits
This method also uses ideas from psychology. Students are rewarded when they speak correctly. They might get a good grade or praise. If they speak incorrectly, they might be corrected. This is based on how habits are formed. It uses a system of stimulus, response, and reinforcement. The main goal is for students to speak the target language well. Using their native language is not allowed during class.
