Provides an introduction to different methods and approaches in language teaching. This book offers practical, step-by-step guidance for new teachers. It is suitable for in-service and initial teacher training, and pre-course reading for MA students. It introduces more experienced teachers to new approaches and teaching ideas.

A fully revised and updated edition of this popular introduction to language teaching methodology, which describes different methods and approaches in language teaching. It provides practical, step-by-step guidance for new teachers and introduces more experienced teachers to new approaches and teaching ideas.

1. Introduction
2. The Grammar-Translation Method
3. The Direct Method
4. The Audio-Lingual Method
5. The Silent Way
6. Desuggestopedia
7. Community Language Learning
8. Total Physical Response
9. Communicative Language Teaching
10. Content-based, Task-based, and Participatory Approaches
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