Major Approaches and Methods in the 20th century

What was the most popular language in the Western World 500 years ago?

• French

• Italian

• Latin

• English

Which method of language teaching was all the rage in European and foreign language teaching from the 1800s to the 1940s?

• Direct Method

• Grammar-Translation Method

• Audiolingual Method

• Silent Way

What is the most exciting aspect of the post-Methods Era in language teaching?

• Grammar rules

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Rote memorization

• Translation exercises

Which teaching approach is like a breath of fresh air, focusing on real-life language use and meaningful communication?

• Communicative Approach

• Grammar-Translation Method

• Direct Method

• Audiolingual Method

What is the main focus of the Natural Approach to language teaching?

• Grammar instruction

• Rote memorization

• Translation exercises

• Engaging activities with comprehensible input and naturalistic context

Which educational approach combines language learning with content instruction in a structured manner?

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Flipped Classroom

• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)

• Culturally-Responsive Teaching (CRT)

What is the cool practice of utilizing students' full linguistic repertoires to support learning in bilingual settings called?

• Pluriliteracies

• Translanguaging

• Multiculturalism

• Globalization

Which teaching method focuses on personalising instruction to promote autonomy?

• Grammar-Translation Method

• Flipped Classroom

• Communicative Approach

• Learner-centred approaches

What is the main focus of the Communicative Approach in language teaching?

• Memorizing facts and figures

• Studying grammar in depth

• Engaging in meaningful conversations and using language in real-life situations

• Practicing translation skills

What was the main focus during the Methods Era in the history of language teaching?

• Memorizing facts and figures

• Exploring new ideas, trying new things, and having lively discussions

• Studying grammar rules

• Practicing translation exercises