Communicative Approach

Diana Laura Castillo Ceballos

Dulce María Coyoy Rodas

• Is based on the idea that learning language successfully comes through having to communicate real meaning.

• Learners are involved in real communication.

• Classroom activities guided by the communicative approach are characterized by trying to produce meaningful and real communication,

at all levels.

Classroom Activities

• Role-play• Interviews• Pair-work• Games • Asking questions• Debate• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5hsfNo

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Direct Method

http://study.com/academy/lesson/direct-instruction-teaching-

method-definition-examples-strategies.html#lesson

• Is named “direct” because meaning should be connected directly with the target language without translation into the native language.

• Language can be learnt only through demonstration.

• Classroom instruction is conducted exclusively in the target language. The teacher should demonstrate.

• NEVER TRANSLATE:DEMONSTRATE

• Dictation

• Reading Aloud

• Getting Students to Self-Correct

• Conversation Practise

Strategies Using Direct Method