The Audio-Lingual Method

The Audio-Lingual Method is a language teaching approach focused on developing speaking and listening skills through repetition and pattern practice. It emphasizes immersive listening and speaking exercises, where students learn through drills, short dialogues, and reinforcement rather than explicit grammar rules. The idea is that language habits are formed by repetitive practice, helping learners develop automatic responses. This method is based on behavioral psychology principles, where positive reinforcement encourages correct responses, aiming for fluency through continuous, structured practice rather than analysis of rules.