History of teaching a second language

This is how we have been teaching and adapting
1. Materials: board, colors, papers, flashcards, dictionaries, books, textbooks, notebooks, tracks, videos, internet, comics, posters, etc. everything your creativity many think of
Translation
1. One of the most controversial
2. Students translate words to their native language.
3. Materials: notebook, pencil, dictionary.
Direct
1. No translation
2. Only english, connectiong meanings with the words
3. Teacher/Student interaction. teacher centered
4. Materials: Demonstrations, flashcards, images, videos, notebook, pencil
Natural
1. Focuses on the natural way we learn a language, without grammar rules.
2. Learn by experience
3. Absorb the language by experience and contact with the language.
4. Teacher is the guide
5. Materials: cases, videos, flashcards, audios, tales.
Listen and repeat.
1. Used in the 2nd. WW
2. Listen to phrases and repeat them with the correct pronunciation.
3. Know the meaning of the phrases
4. Materials: Audios, notebook. Teacher guided
Bilingual
1. Dual language to teach all topics
2. Sometimes can rephrase in the native language of the student.
3. Materials: book, flashcards, dictionary in English, audios, videos, probably the most complete.
English only
1. ESL, native speakers or bicultural schools
2. Academic Teaching. Student centered.
3. All materials. audio, internet, written, to read, visuals.
Bilingual with transition
1. Taking students from their language to the new one.
2. All materials used.
3. Used for students living in a foreign country

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