The Audiolingual Method • • • The direct method World War II ASTP The army method Pronunciation + pattern drills + conversation practice • Charles Fries
Following List • New material is presented in dialogue form. • Structures patterns are taught using repetitive drills. • Little or no grammatical explanation.
• Vocabulary is strictly limited and learned in context. • Tapes, language labs, and visual aids. • Pronunciation is emphasized. • Little use of the mother language.