2. Theaudio-lingual method was
widely used in the United States
and other countries in the 1950's
and 1960's. It is still used in some
programs today.
3. The Structural view of language is
the view behind the audio-lingual
method. Particular emphasis was
laid on mastering the building
blocks of language and learning
the rules for combining them.
4. Behaviorism, including the following principles:
language learning is habit-formation
mistakes are bad and should be avoided, as they
make bad habits
language skills are learned more effectively if
they are presented orally first, then in written
form
analogy is a better foundation for language
learning than analysis
the meanings of words can be learned only in a
linguistic and cultural context
5. Accurate pronunciation and grammar
Ability to respond quickly and accurately in
speech situations
Knowledge of sufficient vocabulary to use
with grammar patterns.
6. Audiolingualism uses a structural syllabus
(The single most important instrument of
structure in a course is the SYLLABUS, which
outlines the goals and objectives of a
course, prerequisites, the grading/evaluation
scheme, materials to be used
(textbooks, software), topics to be covered, a
schedule, and a bibliography. Each of these
components defines the nature of the
learning experience.)
8. Students hear a model dialogue
Students repeat each line of the dialogue
Certain key words or phrases may be
changed in the dialogue
Key structures from the dialogue serves the
basis for pattern drills of different kinds.
The students practice substitutions in the
pattern drills
