This document discusses different language learning approaches and methods. It begins by defining key terms like approaches, strategies, methods, techniques and models. It explains that a learning approach is a teacher's view of the learning process, and can be student-centered or teacher-centered. Learning strategies are activities to achieve learning goals, while methods are concrete ways of implementing strategies. Techniques are how teachers carry out methods. A learning model combines approaches, strategies, methods and techniques.
The document then discusses formal and functional approaches. Formal approaches are traditional and assume language learning is routine. Methods include grammar-translation and reading. Functional approaches emphasize direct contact with native language users. Related methods are discussed in more detail, including direct method,