Written by Gabriela Estrada

Natural teaching methods are those that focus on language acquisition in a manner similar to how humans learn their native language. These methods emphasize communication and exposure to the language rather than grammar rules and memorization.

At Planeta Immiland Education, we use a communicative communicative approach well-defined approach to speaking English and French in a real environment, however, the teaching methods we apply are eclectic, with different strategies, one of them is to promoting oral, written and comprehension production in a fluent and natural way..

Read with me to the end to learn about some natural methods that have stood the test of time for being effective in learning English, French or another language. Let's get started!

What is an eclectic approach to language teaching?

The eclectic method refers to combining elements of different forms and approaches to create a flexible new language learning experience tailored to the needs of the learners. Rather than following a single teaching method, previously successful techniques are used and combined to facilitate learning.

Natural Approach

The Natural Approach is seen as historical nowadays, but it still works as much as it did in the beginning, the reason: it is the same one we use when we act in front of children and teach them without being pigeonholed in the idea that we are giving lessons in the classroom.

In English, this method is based on the idea that second language learning should mimic the way children acquire their native language. should mimic the way children acquire their native language.

The key principles of the Natural Approach include:

• Emphasize communication: the main objective is to develop communication skills. Students are exposed to large amounts of input comprehensible, i.e., content that they can understand in the target language.

• Reduce anxiety: we seek to create a stress-free learning environment, reducing the affective filter that can inhibit learning.

• Spontaneous production: language production is not forced; instead, speech is allowed to emerge spontaneously after students have received sufficient after the learners have received sufficient input comprehensible.

Direct Method

The Direct Method is known as the "natural method". This method shares many characteristics with the Natural Approach, but it places more emphasis on direct emphasis on practice and direct interaction with the with the language and includes:

• Total immersion: all instruction is conducted in the target language, encouraging students to to think in that language.

• Oral interaction: Emphasis is placed on oral expression and comprehension over reading and writing.

• Indirect Correction: grammatical rules are taught in an indirect way. indirectly through language practice.

Total Physical Response (TPR)

Total Physical Response (TPR) is an approach that combines language learning with physical activity, and may include a warm-up activity through a game or creative dynamic prepared by the teacher.

In this case, it is usually done through physical movements associated with words, phrases, etc., short responses that are lengthened while walking, sitting, among many other instructions.

This method is based on the idea that learning is most effective when both mind and body are involved. 

• Physical instructions help reinforce learning by doing.

• Creative dynamics are fun and therefore reduce anxiety and increase motivation.

Natural teaching methods offer an effective and engaging way to learn English, focusing on communication and communication and exposure to the language rather than memorization of grammatical rules. These methods create a positive and motivating learning environment, allowing students to acquire the language naturally and spontaneously.

Would you like to learn about other ways of teaching the language? Our methodology can take you to the required level according to your needs. See English English courses y French courses.

Planet Immiland is our immigration language school for Canada. We have certified teachers who can help you advance your language level with dynamic and effective strategies.

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