Answer to Question #188047 in English for EUGINE HAWEZA

Question

Discuss the similarities and differences between audiolingual method and communicative language teaching approach in language teaching and learning

Answer 1

Similarities between Audiolingual and Methods and Communicative language:

Ø They are both tools of communication in teaching.

Ø They both results in a sounds.

Differences between audiolingual and communicative language in teaching:

Audiolingual

Communicative tool

Attends to structure and form more than meaning.

Meaning is paramount.

Language Learning is learning structures, sounds or words.

Language learning is learning to communicate.

Mastery or "overlearning" is sought.

Effective communication is sought.

 

Similarities between Audiolingual and Methods and Communicative language:

Ø They are both tools of communication in teaching.

Ø They both results in a sounds.

Differences between audiolingual and communicative language in teaching:

Audiolingual

Communicative tool

Attends to structure and form more than meaning.

Meaning is paramount.

Language Learning is learning structures, sounds or words.

Language learning is learning to communicate.

Mastery or "overlearning" is sought.

Effective communication is sought.