Approach

Approach

Specification of assumptions and biliefs about language and language learning

A way or means of reaching something

An access

Concerning language, it is important to understand that there are different kinds of approach, which will define the method that will be used in dealing with the needs of specific learning processes

RICHARDS, J. ; RODGERS, T. Approaches and methods in Language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1986. Chapter 2

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