#1. It is based on translation from the target language into the mother language
#2. A set of vocabulary items are seen as the basis of language teaching.
Situational Approach
It is called the oral approach too it is based on structures view of language speech and structures.
A set of vocabulary items are seen as the basis of language teaching.
it is focused on speaking ability.
It is started with stress and intonation.
Pronunciation and oral practice activities.
#3. It relies on drills. The four skills are sequenced as the following (listening, speaking, reading, writing.)
Audio-Lingualism Approach
Language is a habit formation, so it is based on practicing dialogues of every situation.
It relies on drills. The four skills are sequenced as the following (listening, speaking, reading, writing.)
Grammar is taught using the inductive method.
#4. The second language is learned the same way as children learn their mother tongue.
Natural Approach
It is based on using the language in the classroom indirectly and spontaneously.
There is no analysis of grammar rules and no correction of mistakes.
This approach considers language as communication learning.
The second language is learned the same way as children learn their mother tongue.