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The Natural Approach is a language acquisition method developed in the 1980s based on how children acquire their first language. It focuses on comprehending meaningful content rather than form. The goal is to develop basic interpersonal communication skills. The approach has 4 stages: 1) Pre-Production where students are shy and non-verbal, using pictures. 2) Early Production using 1-2 words. 3) Speech Emergence using phrases and sentences. 4) Intermediate Fluency able to understand for academic purposes and do complex tasks. The levels provide useful guidance for both new and experienced ELL teachers.
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This document discusses the Natural Approach to teaching English as a second language. It provides background on the development of the Natural Approach by Tracy Terrell and Stephen Krashen in the 1970s. The Natural Approach is based on second language acquisition theory and emphasizes comprehensible input, communication, and meaning over practice and accuracy. It outlines the key principles of the Natural Approach, including the Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis, the Monitor Hypothesis, the Natural Order Hypothesis, the Input Hypothesis, and the Affective Filter Hypothesis.
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Stephen Krashen developed the Natural Approach method of language teaching in the late 1970s. The Natural Approach aims to foster naturalistic language acquisition in the classroom by emphasizing communication over explicit grammar study and correction. It also strives to create a low-anxiety environment by not forcing language output and allowing students time to absorb language through comprehensible input. Key principles of the Natural Approach include the acquisition-learning hypothesis, the monitor hypothesis, the input hypothesis, the natural order hypothesis, and the affective filter hypothesis. Krashen believes that language acquisition occurs most effectively through meaningful communication and comprehension, not through direct instruction.
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The Natural Approach is a language teaching philosophy developed in the 1970s that focuses on developing basic communication skills through comprehension and speech production. It has three stages: comprehension, early production, and speech emergence. In the comprehension stage, activities are designed to teach students to understand words in context without knowing every word. In early production, students begin using English words to answer simple questions. As speech production improves, more complex answers and sentences are used. The Natural Approach rejects formal grammar instruction and focuses on meaningful use of language through activities and experiences.
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The Natural Approach is a language teaching method based on theories of second language acquisition. It focuses on providing students with comprehensible input through meaningful communication activities. Students progress through three stages: pre-production, early production, and speech emergence. The teacher acts as a source of input, manager of the learning environment, and director of classroom activities. The key principles are that language acquisition occurs naturally through communication, errors are accepted, and students should not be forced to produce language before they are ready.
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The document discusses the Natural Approach theory of language acquisition proposed by Stephen Krashen. The key points are:
1) The Natural Approach hypothesizes that language acquisition occurs similar to how children acquire their native language through meaningful interaction and communication, rather than formal language learning.
2) Acquisition refers to the subconscious process of developing competence in a language through natural interactions, whereas learning refers to a conscious process of formal instruction and studying the language.
3) Factors like personality, motivation, and language irregularity can impact the effectiveness of acquisition versus learning. Introverted learners may benefit less from formal learning.
Natural Approach
The Natural Approach is a communicative language teaching method developed by Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrell. It focuses on providing comprehensible input to students through activities like Total Physical Response commands, using pictures to teach vocabulary, and having students observe and describe pictures. The goal is for students to develop basic communication skills and become intermediate language users. Teachers act as the primary source of comprehensible input and create a low anxiety classroom environment to facilitate language acquisition.
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The influence of Stephen Krashen on language education research and practice is undeniable. First introduced over 20 years ago, his theories are still debated today. In 1983, he published The Natural Approach with Tracy Terrell, which combined a comprehensive second language acquisition theory with a curriculum for language classrooms. The influence of Natural Approach can be seen especially in current EFL textbooks and teachers resource books such as The Lexical Approach (Lewis, 1993). Krashen’s theories on second language acquisition have also had a huge impact on education in the state of California, starting in 1981 with his contribution to Schooling and language minority students: A theoretical framework by the California State Department of Education (Krashen 1981). Today his influence can be seen most prominently in the debate about bilingual education and perhaps less explicitly in language education policy: The BCLAD/CLAD teacher assessment tests define the pedagogical factors affecting first and second language development in exactly the same terms used in Krashen’s Monitor Model (California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 1998).
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The Natural Approach
Stephen Krashen developed the Natural Approach method of language teaching in the late 1970s. The Natural Approach aims to foster naturalistic language acquisition in the classroom by emphasizing communication over explicit grammar study and correction. It also strives to create a low-anxiety environment by not forcing language output and allowing students time to absorb language through comprehensible input. Key principles of the Natural Approach include the acquisition-learning hypothesis, the monitor hypothesis, the input hypothesis, the natural order hypothesis, and the affective filter hypothesis. Krashen believes that language acquisition occurs most effectively through meaningful communication and comprehension, not through direct instruction.
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The Natural Approach is a language teaching philosophy developed in the 1970s that focuses on developing basic communication skills through comprehension and speech production. It has three stages: comprehension, early production, and speech emergence. In the comprehension stage, activities are designed to teach students to understand words in context without knowing every word. In early production, students begin using English words to answer simple questions. As speech production improves, more complex answers and sentences are used. The Natural Approach rejects formal grammar instruction and focuses on meaningful use of language through activities and experiences.
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The Natural Approach is a language teaching method based on theories of second language acquisition. It focuses on providing students with comprehensible input through meaningful communication activities. Students progress through three stages: pre-production, early production, and speech emergence. The teacher acts as a source of input, manager of the learning environment, and director of classroom activities. The key principles are that language acquisition occurs naturally through communication, errors are accepted, and students should not be forced to produce language before they are ready.
Natural approach
The document discusses the Natural Approach theory of language acquisition proposed by Stephen Krashen. The key points are:
1) The Natural Approach hypothesizes that language acquisition occurs similar to how children acquire their native language through meaningful interaction and communication, rather than formal language learning.
2) Acquisition refers to the subconscious process of developing competence in a language through natural interactions, whereas learning refers to a conscious process of formal instruction and studying the language.
3) Factors like personality, motivation, and language irregularity can impact the effectiveness of acquisition versus learning. Introverted learners may benefit less from formal learning.
Natural Approach
The Natural Approach is a communicative language teaching method developed by Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrell. It focuses on providing comprehensible input to students through activities like Total Physical Response commands, using pictures to teach vocabulary, and having students observe and describe pictures. The goal is for students to develop basic communication skills and become intermediate language users. Teachers act as the primary source of comprehensible input and create a low anxiety classroom environment to facilitate language acquisition.
Natural Approach
The influence of Stephen Krashen on language education research and practice is undeniable. First introduced over 20 years ago, his theories are still debated today. In 1983, he published The Natural Approach with Tracy Terrell, which combined a comprehensive second language acquisition theory with a curriculum for language classrooms. The influence of Natural Approach can be seen especially in current EFL textbooks and teachers resource books such as The Lexical Approach (Lewis, 1993). Krashen’s theories on second language acquisition have also had a huge impact on education in the state of California, starting in 1981 with his contribution to Schooling and language minority students: A theoretical framework by the California State Department of Education (Krashen 1981). Today his influence can be seen most prominently in the debate about bilingual education and perhaps less explicitly in language education policy: The BCLAD/CLAD teacher assessment tests define the pedagogical factors affecting first and second language development in exactly the same terms used in Krashen’s Monitor Model (California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 1998).
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one of the methods of language teaching, the natural approach was developed in the early 1980s by Krashen and Terrel
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Among all the methods and approaches to language teaching there is one that may not have a strong basis on its Theory of Language but an excellent background on its Theory of Learning, the Natural Approach, based on the principles of the Theory of Language Acquisition proposed by Stephen Krashen.
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This document discusses numerous language learning theories and approaches that have influenced English language teaching, including behaviorism, the Audio-Lingual Method, the Natural Approach, and the lexical approach. It also covers debates around the role of grammar instruction, the importance of noticing language, the affective filter hypothesis, and discovery learning.
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The document summarizes The Natural Approach theory of second language acquisition proposed by Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrell. The theory emphasizes natural language acquisition over formal language learning, prioritizing meaningful communication, vocabulary building, and lowering the affective filter over grammar instruction. It proposes that acquisition occurs through extensive comprehensible input and that students progress through silent, early production, and speech emergence phases. The teacher's role is to provide rich comprehensible input and a low-anxiety classroom environment.
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The Natural Approach is a language teaching method based on principles of natural language acquisition. It aims to help beginners become intermediate learners while enhancing communication skills through a focus on meaningful input. Key principles include using TPR activities, delaying speech production, creating a relaxed environment, and providing comprehensible input slightly above learners' levels. Techniques involve TPR, group work, games and role-plays to practice the target language while minimizing error correction. The goal is a communicative syllabus focusing on oral and written skills through a logical sequence emphasizing meaning, vocabulary and target language use. Potential weaknesses include passive learners during silent periods and uncertainty around error treatment and appropriate input levels.
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1. The document discusses Stephen Krashen's Natural Approach to language teaching. The Natural Approach focuses on acquiring language through meaningful communication and emphasizes using context and extra linguistic cues to understand language.
2. Key aspects of the Natural Approach discussed include the acquisition/learning distinction, the monitor hypothesis, the natural order hypothesis, the input hypothesis, and the affective filter hypothesis.
3. Total Physical Response is considered a suitable method as it maintains a constant flow of comprehensible input through gestures, context, and repetition, allowing students to understand language without pressure to produce perfect grammar.
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The document discusses the Natural Approach developed by Tracy Terrell and Stephen Krashen. Some key points:
- The Natural Approach focuses on teaching communicative abilities through meaningful input and a low-anxiety environment.
- Krashen's theories that underlie this approach include the acquisition/learning distinction, the monitor hypothesis, the natural order hypothesis, the input hypothesis, and the affective filter hypothesis.
- Learners' role is to process comprehensible input, while teachers' role is to provide a constant flow of comprehensible input through a variety of activities and a low-anxiety classroom environment.
- Total Physical Response is a suitable method as it maintains a constant flow of comprehensible
Krashen monitor model
Krashen's theory of second language acquisition includes five main hypotheses: 1) The acquisition-learning hypothesis distinguishes between subconscious acquisition and conscious learning, 2) The natural order hypothesis states that grammar is acquired in a predictable order, 3) The monitor hypothesis explains that conscious learning acts as an editor, 4) The input hypothesis argues that language is acquired through comprehensible input, and 5) The affective filter hypothesis posits that emotional variables can impede or facilitate language acquisition. Krashen's monitor model and hypotheses have significantly influenced second language teaching methods.
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The Natural Approach is a language teaching method developed by Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrell. It is based on theories of how natural language is acquired. Key principles include:
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The Natural Approach is a language teaching method based on principles of natural language acquisition. It aims to help beginners become intermediate learners while enhancing communication skills through a focus on meaningful input. Key principles include using TPR activities, delaying speech production, creating a relaxed environment, and providing comprehensible input slightly above learners' levels. Techniques involve TPR, group work, games and role-plays to practice the target language while minimizing error correction. The goal is a communicative syllabus focusing on oral and written skills through a logical sequence emphasizing meaning, vocabulary and target language use. Potential weaknesses include passive learners during silent periods and uncertainty around error treatment and appropriate input levels.
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1. The document discusses Stephen Krashen's Natural Approach to language teaching. The Natural Approach focuses on acquiring language through meaningful communication and emphasizes using context and extra linguistic cues to understand language.
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The document discusses the Natural Approach developed by Tracy Terrell and Stephen Krashen. Some key points:
- The Natural Approach focuses on teaching communicative abilities through meaningful input and a low-anxiety environment.
- Krashen's theories that underlie this approach include the acquisition/learning distinction, the monitor hypothesis, the natural order hypothesis, the input hypothesis, and the affective filter hypothesis.
- Learners' role is to process comprehensible input, while teachers' role is to provide a constant flow of comprehensible input through a variety of activities and a low-anxiety classroom environment.
- Total Physical Response is a suitable method as it maintains a constant flow of comprehensible
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Krashen's theory of second language acquisition includes five main hypotheses: 1) The acquisition-learning hypothesis distinguishes between subconscious acquisition and conscious learning, 2) The natural order hypothesis states that grammar is acquired in a predictable order, 3) The monitor hypothesis explains that conscious learning acts as an editor, 4) The input hypothesis argues that language is acquired through comprehensible input, and 5) The affective filter hypothesis posits that emotional variables can impede or facilitate language acquisition. Krashen's monitor model and hypotheses have significantly influenced second language teaching methods.
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The Natural Approach is a language teaching method developed by Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrell. It is based on theories of how natural language is acquired. Key principles include:
1) Language is acquired through understanding messages, not conscious learning of grammar rules.
2) Students should receive large amounts of comprehensible input through activities focused on meaning, not production.
3) A relaxed environment helps lower students' anxiety levels so they can acquire language more easily.
Natural approach
The Natural Approach is a language teaching method proposed by Tracy Terrell and Stephen Krashen in the 1980s. It is based on the theories that language is acquired naturally through meaningful interaction and comprehension, not conscious learning of rules. The approach focuses on providing comprehensible input through activities like TPR and group work that lower students' anxiety and increase self-confidence. The teacher acts as a facilitator who chooses rich, interesting activities and materials to help students acquire language naturally without pressure to produce.
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This document provides an outline for a course on teaching English in elementary grades. It discusses various topics that will be covered in the course, including perspectives on first and second language acquisition, methods for teaching language skills like listening, speaking, reading and writing, and developing vocabulary and comprehension skills. The course aims to teach strategies and techniques for addressing specific language skills and assessing ESL students. It will cover developing lesson plans and using literature and technology in ESL instruction.
Second Language Acquisition: An Introduction
The document discusses various theories and hypotheses about second language acquisition, including Krashen's theories that acquisition requires meaningful interaction, occurs gradually through exposure to comprehensible input, and can be hindered by a high affective filter in the learner. It also explores the differences between natural and classroom environments for second language learning.
Second language acquisition
This document summarizes several theories of first and second language acquisition:
- Behaviorist theory proposed by Skinner viewed language as learned through reinforcement of behaviors. Piaget's cognitive theory saw language emerging from cognitive development and representation of knowledge. Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory emphasized the role of social interaction and the zone of proximal development.
- Theories of second language acquisition draw from first language acquisition research. Krashen's theory included five hypotheses, particularly the importance of a low affective filter. Lenneberg proposed a critical period for language acquisition. Chomsky viewed an innate universal grammar.
- Differences between first and second language acquisition include second language learners having prior language knowledge and more conscious learning,
Engaging Your BeginnersHill.indd 18 123015 718 PM.docx
Engaging Your Beginners
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ost teachers would agree
that one of the best parts
of the job is seeing the
spark—the moment
when something you’ve
said or a strategy you’ve tried lights a
spark of interest in a student’s eyes. But
when you’re working with English lan-
guage learners (ELLs), especially those
just beginning to comprehend English,
figuring out how to light that spark
and maintain engagement can feel like
making a series of missteps.
Because beginning-level ELLs often
can’t communicate what they already
know or what they’re taking in about
a topic, it’s hard to know whether you
are reaching them at the right level.
Even more important is the reality that
teachers often lack training in how to
effectively handle situations in which lan-
guage issues complicate communication
and motivation. Most teachers aren’t
taught how to meet the long-term needs
of linguistically and culturally diverse
students. They find themselves contin-
ually questioning their choices, searching
for strategies they can count on.
Here are a few key do’s and don’ts that
will help classroom teachers engage and
challenge beginning-level ELLs.
1 Do consider each language
learner’s stage of language
acquisition.
The first do is to be aware of and under-
stand the five stages of second-language
acquisition, identified by Stephen
Krashen and Tracy Terrell in 1983: Pre-
production, Early Production, Speech
Emergence, Intermediate Fluency, and
Advanced Fluency.
The Preproduction stage, which can
last up to six months, is also known as
“the silent period” because you may not
hear students speak any English at all
during this stage. The next level, Early
Production, is characterized by students
using single words or two-word phrases
in English, as well as yes-or-no responses,
names, and repetitive language patterns
(“Have a good weekend!”). At the Speech
Emergence stage, students are able to
speak in short sentences (“I walked to the
movie”). Students can express sentences
of increasing length and complexity at
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Six do’s and don’ts help teachers engage students
at all levels of speaking English—
including the first levels.
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the Intermediate Fluency stage; finally,
they demonstrate a near-native level of
fluency at the Advanced Fluency stage.
Students at different stages, of
course, have different instructional
needs. When teachers and principals
are aware of these stages and where
learners fall, they can set realistic
expectations for what each language
learner should be able to do, in terms
of using language, as that learner
interacts with content and attempts
assignments. Although ELLs need
to be held to the sam.
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The Natural Approach was developed by Tracy Terrell and Stephen Krashen and was introduced in the book The Natural Approach in 1983. This method is based on observations of how children acquire their native language. It attempts to adapt this process of language acquisition to an adult learning environment.
Comments on Teaching Approach TESOL
Michael Nusbaum is interested in teaching English due to his passion for learning foreign languages like Chinese. He learned Chinese through extensive self-study and testing into advanced classes. He wants to create a bilingual environment for his son to learn both English and Chinese. As a teacher, he plans to create individualized learning plans tailored to each student's needs. He believes language instruction should focus more on practical communication skills than just grammar and vocabulary.
Natural approach merits and demerits
The natural approach is a language teaching method based on how people acquire first and second languages naturally. It focuses on developing basic communication skills through meaningful interactions in the target language. Benefits include students interacting at their own level without being forced to respond immediately. However, critics argue it ignores essential course design factors and simply borrows techniques from other methods without unique methods of its own.
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This research proposal aims to describe the researcher's experience teaching pronunciation to English as a foreign language (EFL) children. The researcher will analyze current theoretical and methodological approaches to teaching pronunciation to EFL children and compare them to their own experience. The objectives are to describe the researcher's teaching experience, analyze approaches to teaching pronunciation to EFL children, compare the researcher's experience to current approaches, and analyze the benefits of teaching pronunciation to EFL children. The proposal includes sections on the abstract, introduction, rationale, objectives, literature review, and methodology.
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This document summarizes several common methods of language teaching: grammar-translation, direct method, reading approach, audiolingual method, community language learning, suggestopedia, the silent way, the natural approach, and communicative language teaching. It provides brief descriptions of each method, highlighting their key principles and techniques. For example, it notes that the grammar-translation method focuses on translating sentences and uses the native language, while the direct method aims to integrate more use of the target language and never uses translation.
Methods of-language-teaching
This document summarizes several common methods of language teaching: grammar-translation, direct method, reading approach, audiolingual method, community language learning, suggestopedia, the silent way, the natural approach, and communicative language teaching. It provides brief descriptions of each method, highlighting their key principles and techniques.
Methods of-language-teaching (1)
This document outlines 10 major methods of language teaching: grammar-translation, direct, reading, audiolingual, community language learning, suggestopedia, the silent way, total physical response, the natural way, and communicative language teaching. For each method, the document provides details on techniques, principles, procedures, and examples of implementation in language classrooms.
Subject Area Methods in Teaching of EnglishLanguage education.pptx
This document outlines the course "Subject Area Teaching in English Language for Teachers" offered at Kotebe University of Education. The 4-credit, year-long course aims to help teacher trainees develop fundamental English language teaching skills and examine methodologies for teaching English in Ethiopian schools. It discusses concepts and theories of teaching English as a foreign language and addresses teaching reading, listening, and grammar skills. The course is divided into 6 units covering topics such as approaches to English language teaching, teaching various language skills, lesson planning, and student assessment. Assessment includes portfolio development, classroom participation, lesson planning, microteaching, and a final exam.
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