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omparison of Distinguishing Features of Three Approaches to Language Teaching 
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 Communicative approach 
 
Background 
The emphasis is placed on using the target language to accomplish a function such as complaining, 
advising, or asking for information. Attention is also paid to the social context in which this function
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a close friend. 
Distinguishing Features 
All four language skills are taught from the beginning. In spe
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and writers is at the root of all activities. Chapters Three and Four g
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 GRAMMAR 
TRANSLATION 
AUDIOLINGUIAL METHOD 
GRAMMAR RULES 
Central feature 
Not explained 
MEANINGFUL COMMUNICATION 
Not important 
Limited 
PRONUNCIATION 
Not considered 
Target = native-like pronunciation 
USE O
Forbidden 
F TRANSLATION 
Central feature 
SEQUE
Follows linguistic complexity 
Follows linguistic complexity 
NCING OF LESSONS 
TEACH
Teacher-centered Teacher-centered 
ER-STUDENT ROLES 
ATTITUDE TO ERRORS 
Accuracy emphasized 
Accuracy emphasized 
BALAN
SKILLS
CE OF LANGUAGE 
 
Reading and writing emphasized Listening and speaking emphasized
MMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING 
 
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Explained when necessary 
Central feature 
Target = comprehensible pronunciation 
Used when necessary 
Follows learners' needs 
Teacher facilitates student-to-student interaction 
Errors part of learning process 
Skills taught according to learners' needs 

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