The document discusses different approaches, methods, and techniques for teaching second/foreign languages: - The grammar-translation approach focuses on translating between the target and native languages with little target language communication. - The direct approach prohibits use of the native language and uses dialogues/actions to teach meaning and inductive grammar learning. - The reading approach teaches grammar for reading comprehension and emphasizes reading skills over oral proficiency. - Audiolingualism uses dialogues, mimicry, and habit formation to teach grammatical structures sequentially. - The communicative approach aims to develop students' ability to communicate through meaningful tasks and authentic materials. - Task-based instruction uses tasks and projects to exploit a wider range of