The Audio-lingual Teaching Method A style of teaching used in teaching foreign languages - based on behaviorist theory, which professes that certain traits of living things, and in this case humans, could be trained through a system of reinforcement—correct use of a trait would receive positive feedback while incorrect use of that trait would receive negative feedback.

The Audio-lingual Teaching Method Characteristics The Audio-lingual Teaching Method - Drills are used to teach structural patterns - Set phrases are memorized with a focus on intonation - Grammatical explanations are kept to a minimum - Vocabulary is taught in context - Audio-visual aids are used - Focus is on pronunciation - Correct responses are positively reinforced immediately

The Audio-lingual Teaching Method Advantages The Audio-lingual Teaching Method Listening and speaking skills are emphasized and --especially the former-- rigorously developed. The use of visual aids has proven effective in vocabulary teaching. The method is just as functional and easy to execute in larger groups. Correct pronunciation and structure is emphasized and acquired. - It is grounded on a solid theory of language learning.