Esp vocabulary Teaching at the Vocational Secondary School of Furniture Industry

1.3.2 Direct method

The aim of Direct method (DM) is to think in the target language and, as a result of this, to develop a good communication ability. Spoken word is emphasized and is considered to be the primary form of language. Vocabulary and grammar are learnt through examples and associations. Teacher presents the subject by acting or demonstrations. Vocabulary is studied in a natural conversational context whereas textbook explanations are presented later. Vocabulary is preferred to grammar, but only everyday vocabulary is taught. Students learn to talk by listening and interacting with their classmates. Emphasis is put on speaking in the form of sentences rather than on using words in isolation.

1.3.3. Audio-lingual method

Learning through Audio-lingual method (ALM) means forming habits. The method is based on teaching drills of sentence patterns and their pronunciation. ALM was thought out during the World War II for military objectives. The main aim was to create communicative ability of learners in a short time and make responses habitual and mostly automatic. The only language used during lessons is the target language, special importance is given to pronunciation, and memorizing of phrases plays the key role. Teacher has the central and leading role, his/her work is very demanding because of accuracy, activity and control. Except for automatic responses, there is a great effort to produce mistake-free utterances. Language is displayed through conversations divided into lines that are drilled repetitevely. Vocabulary is strictly limited and learned only in context.

1.3.4. Task-based learning

Tasks are often the central part of the practical learning activity. The main idea of Task- -based learning (TBL) is that students study more effectively when their brain is occupied with a specific task or topic offering, besides concentration on language, its grammar or vocabulary, also another practical experience, e.g. solving problems or making decisions. In this way, students are forced to communicate in the target language and therefore they use a wider range of language items, not only a particular pattern or vocabulary group. Tasks may include projects for producing pictures, presentations, dramatic performances, films etc. Teacher helps to choose topics, encourages, regulates and monitors. These activities improved above all students’ communication ability, and solving real problems is highly motivating and offer students actual reasons for learning a language.