LANGUAGE LEARNING THEORIES AND STYLES

Think about these questions and compare your thoughts with a colleague:

1. What do you know about the following 'theories' or 'approaches'?

Grammar Translation
The Natural Approach
The Cognitive Code
Situational Language Teaching
Total Physical Response
The Silent Way
The Audio-Lingual Approach
The Communicative Approach
The Humanistic Approach
Behaviourism
Community Language Learning
Suggestopaedia

You can use these untitled definitions to help you.

2. How would you describe your current teaching approach?


3. How many different learning styles can you describe?


4. How would you describe your own learning style?


You can use this learning styles worksheet to help you.

5. Pick a learner you know well. How would you describe their learning style?