A Quick Chronological Review of ELT Methods

A series of vocabulary flashcards from a chronological review of English Language Teaching methods, focusing on key concepts, definitions, and principles.

Eclecticism

A teaching method that blends various language teaching methods and considers the context, students, and instructional conditions.

Grammar-Translation Method

A traditional method focused on teaching grammar and vocabulary through translation and reading of classical texts.

Direct Method

A teaching approach that emphasizes communication and teaching a language exclusively in the target language without translation.

Audio-Lingual Method

A method based on behaviorist theory that emphasizes listening and speaking through repetition and drills.

Silent Way

A teaching method that emphasizes student autonomy and responsibility in learning, often involving physical objects and silence from the teacher.

Desuggestopedia

A method developed by Georgi Lozanov aimed at reducing psychological barriers to learning through a comfortable environment and the arts.

Community Language Learning

An approach that establishes interpersonal relationships between teachers and students, treating students as clients in a counseling-like environment.

Total Physical Response

A method that integrates physical movement with language learning, focusing on comprehension before production.

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

An approach emphasizing interaction as the primary means of language learning, focusing on authentic communication.

Key Principles

The foundational guidelines that underpin a language teaching method, influencing the approach, techniques, and assessment methods used.

Techniques

Specific procedures or activities used during language instruction that implement the principles of a teaching method.

Assessment

The process of evaluating student learning and proficiency, which can vary widely depending on the teaching method used.