APPROACH
Nature of language
INTERACTIONAL VIEW
STRUCTURAL VIEW
Language is primarily spoken,
Students learn how to pronounce
not written.
the words and phrases correctly,
use the phrase, the word in an
-> Students study common,
appropriate way.
everyday speech in the target
language.
Specifically, daily conversations Grammar is taught inductively
are emphasized by asking and
answering between teacher and
learners.
Nature of language learning
PROCESS-ORIENTED CONDITION-ORIENTED
THEORY THEORY
Speaking is taught first Language is best learnt when
before reading and writing. students actively use it in the
classroom.
L2 learning is seen as Providing your students with a
parallel to the acquisition of stress-free and supportive
L1 language. environment is practically
crucial.