Oral approach or SLT"situational language teaching

They view grammar as the underlying patterns of the spoken language.

 

The principles of SLT are:

1. Selection

2. Gradation

3. Presentation

 

Situation in SLT refers to the manner of presenting and practicing sentence patterns. SLT is dependent on both textbook and visual aids.

It is developed since 1930's to 1960's. Here grammatical items are graded from simple to complex. Its syllabus is structural.

Learners' roles: First passive then more active

Teacher's roles: Modeling, setting up situations, then less control and giving more freedom to students.

Here teacher is responsible for: 1. Timing 2. Oral practice  3. Revision   4.Testing

 5. Developing language activities  6. Adjustment special needs of individuals.

The stages of the method in teaching are: 1. pronunciation 2. Revision

3. Presentation 4. Oral drills 5. Reading

 

 Sources: Chastain and Brown's books