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I.    Corwentional teaching methods

1.    Grammar-translation method Objective: reading comprehension skills Major techniques: translation & analysis Language of instruction: LI Language error: rejected Weakness: only one skill is trained

2.    Direct method Objective: communication

Major techniques: conversation (unstructured: no lesson plan, no syllabus)

Language of instruction: L2 only Language error: accepted Weakness: time-consuming

3.    Audiolingual method Objective: speaking/listening skills

Major techniques: language drills (repetition, substitution, transformation)

Language of instruction: L2 only Language error: rejected

Weakness: limited to formulaic language (no account of language creativity)

4.    Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

Objective: communication

Major techniques: role play/simulation

Language of instruction: L2 (LI accepted in some situations)

Language error: accepted

Weakness: problems with creating real-life situations in artificial classroom conditions

II.    Non-conventional teaching methods

Objective: holistic development of a learner, lowering anxiety

Weakness: limited only to some aspects of L2, without proper development of

communicative skills

1.    Suggestopedia

Teaching language with the use of background musie through text reading and repetition

2.    Total Physical Response (TPR)

Teaching vocabulary through physical action (appropriate for teaching children)

3.    Community Language Learning (CLL)

Teaching language through conversation in LI & translation

4.    TheSilentWay

Teaching language through the use of colourful sticks and charts

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I. Humań brain - speech areas o Primary speech areas Brocka's area - language production Wernicke's area - language comprehension Hippocampus - memory location 2. Secondary speech areas