Methods, Approaches and
Techniques of Teaching English
Presentation by:-
Shri. Dnyaneshwar Khodave
M.A.(Eng), M.Ed., SET
Shardabai Pawar College of Education
for Women, Shardanagar.

Methods of Teaching English
• Grammar Translation Method
• Direct Method
• Bilingual Method
• Eclectic Method

Grammar Translation Method
• Old method
• Useful to teach classical language
• Word to word translation
• Word is unit of teaching
• No use of AV aids
• No practice of speaking
• No direct bond between thought and
expression

Direct Method
• Reaction against Translation method
• NO use of Marathi language
• Expert Teachers are required
• Use of AV aids compulsory
• Practice of Speaking important
• Not useful of ordinary teachers
• Not useful for crowed classes

Bilingual Method
• Use of Marathi by Teacher only
• Pattern Practice
• Not burden on teachers
• Fluency in speaking
• Easy understanding of ideas, concepts
• Use of language habits already acquired

Eclectic Method
• Choice of different method
• Frequent changes in methods
• Can teach any aspect
• Flexibility in implementation
• Doesn’t require extra source material
• Skilled teacher can integrate all the best
points

Approaches of Teaching English
• Structural Approach
• Communicative Approach
• Situational Approach
• Aural – oral Approach
• Multi-skill Approach
• Eclectic Approach

Structural Approach
• Sentence Structures are more important
• Useful for lower classes
• Emphasis on speech & ample practice
• Stresses habit formation
• Learner active participant
• Drill and repetitions are important
• Teaches four-fold skills

Communicative Approach
• Develops speech habits of the students
• Stresses most of the skill of language
• Activities are important
• Student Centered
• Teacher is facilitator, manager, guide
• No interference of grammar
• Functional side of language is important

Multi-Skill Approach
• Linguistic Skills are important
• Individual Skill developed
• Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
• Individual Mastery
• Skill based activities
• Lot of practice
• Logical sequence in selection of skills

Techniques of Teaching English
• Listen and Act
• Listen and Say – Individual / Group
• Listen and Tell
• Find difference
• Listen and tell in short
• Watch and say
• Watch and act

Techniques of Teaching English
• Say and Act
• Find similarities
• Find out
• Watch and say – letters, words, phrases,
sentences, passages