3. DEFINITION
Is a language teaching approach
which claims that language learning is a
reproduction of the way humans
naturally acquire their native language.
4. OVERVIEW
It was developed and published as a
book by Mr. Stephen Krashen and Tracy
Terrell in 1983.
In the book, Mr. Krashen and
Mrs. Terrell consider their
approach as a traditional
method.
5. OVERVIEW
Natural Approach
believes that adults
can still acquire
second languages.
The ability of
language acquisition
does not disappear
as we grow up.
Adults also acquire
language by
following the
principles of
Universal Grammar.
6. OVERVIEW
The difference between adult and
children acquisition skill is that
adults have two things to follow
when they learn foreign language:
Acquisition and learning. But,
children only acquire the
languages.
7. AIMS
To help adults in learning the foreign
language naturally.
The learner will be able to pick up the
grammar by themselves when they are
ready.
11. THEORIES
The input hypothesis
People aquire language best
when they are given input slightly
beyond their current level i+1.
12. The Affective Filter hypothesis
Three states are to be identified:
Motivation: learners with high motivation
generally do better.
Self-confidence: learners with self-
confidence and a good self-image tend to
be more successful.
Anxiety: Low personal anxiety and low
classroom anxiety are more conducive to
second language acquisition.
THEORIES
13. PRINCIPLES
"Focus of instruction is on communication rather than
its form.“
"Speech production comes slowly and is never
forced.“
"Early speech goes through natural stages
(yes or no response, one- word answers, lists of words,
short phrases, complete sentences.)"
14. TEACHER´S ROLE
Act as an authority in the class
Imitate the first language learning process
Creatively instruct students to do activities
that benefit the language learning.
15. LEARNER´S ROLE
Pre-production stage: learners
participate in the language activity
without having to respond.
Early-production stage: learners answer
questions, with single words and short
phrases.
Speech-emergent stage: learners
involve themselves in role plays, games
and other activities.
16. NSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Make classroom activities as meaningful as
possible and promote comprehension, and
The primary aim of materials is to promote
comprehension and communication.
Pictures and other visual aids are essential,
because they supply the content for
communication
Materials come from the world of realia rather
than from textbooks.
17. ACTIVITIES
For beginners:
Pointing, handing objects, writing or drawing ,
standing, walking, sitting down
For advanced learners:
Like listening and reading tasks that learners
order pictures, follow written instruction or
maps.
20. STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
Weaknesses
It takes long time and learner can
do only elementary things.
It does not suit for those who do
not have much time.
The method rarely concerns
about correctness