The Natural Approach

Why is it called the Natural Approach?

• It focuses on planning outdoor activities for the learners

• It refers to the way children and adults acquire and learn a second language

• It teaches how a language revolves around nature

• It teaches a second language by learning concepts by heart

Which are the three stages of this acquisition-focused approach?

• Ability, acquisition and comprehension

• Aural comprehension, early speech production and speech activities

• Input, competency level and method

• Maps, menus and schedules

Is it important for the Natural Approach to build a safe environment for the learner?

• No, not important

• Yes, very important

Which are examples of instructional strategies of the Natural Approach?

• Use of body language, pointing and miming

• Collaboration in groups or pairs

• Independent work

• Real world examples like maps, menus and schedules

What are some of the teacher’s roles in the Natural Approach?

• Teacher acts as an authority in the class and provides the resources of input

• Establishes a safe and inclusive learning environment

• Lets learners decide what they want to do

• Uses only one or two strategies so learners do not get confused with many options

This approach was developed by:

• Noam Chomsky

• Richards and Rogers

• Harold Palmer and A.S. Hornsby

• Tracy Terrell and Stephen Krashen

Terrell’s view of the Natural Approach stated that some degree of grammar study was not beneficial for learners and unneccesary

• False

• True

These are two distinct independent ways of developing competence in a second language

• Frequent use of pattern drills and tape recorded conversations

• Reading aloud and writing down dictation by the teacher

• Acquisition and learning

• Translation of reading passages and songs

What is the silent period?

• The time when the learner is developing comprehension skills

• The learner begins to speak making many mistakes

• The time when the learner listens attentively to instructions

• None of the above

Choose your favorite approach or method in language teaching

• The Silent Way

• The Natural Approach

• Suggestopedia

• Direct Method