The Audio-Lingual Method

The Audio-Lingual Method

The audio-lingual method was widely used in the United States and other countriesin the 1950's and

1960's

Particular emphasis was laid on mastering the building blocks of language and learning the rules for combining them focusing on habit-formations, oral presentations and the learning through linguistic and cultural context

In one hand this method emphasizes speaking and listening

On the other hand it neglects the practicing of writing and reading

However, it is helpful for students to develop their creative abilities in studying language

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