Gr.

Translation Method :::::

Translate several short sentences in their notebooks about the gramatical point
taught.
Put the meaning of a list of words in their notebooks.

Series Method
1 Teacher presents series to the class orally, accompanying words with pantomime,
props.
2. Teacher repeats series orally and class joins in with pantomime, not with words.
3. Class pantomimes series as teacher repeats orally but does not model actions.
4. Individuals pantomime the series as teacher repeats orally.
5. Class imitates series orally as well as physically, first together and then as individual
volunteers.

The Telephone Making Fondue A Visit to

the Doctor
I pick up the phone. I take the fondue pot. I feel sick.
I dial six, two, six, I plug it in. I go to the
doctor.
seven, four, three. I pour the chocolate. I sit on the
table.
I say “hello”. I put in some cream. I open my
mouth.
I talk to my friend. I stir it. I stick out
my tongue.
I say “Ciao”. I smell it. I breathe
deeply.
I hang up the phone. I taste it. I take
aspirin.
I say: “Yum, yum it’s good!”

Direct method

Simple exercises used to practice: THIS, THESE, THAT, THOSE. Fill in the blanks
with these words...

Students choose the correct demonstrative and write plural or singular forms.

Audiolingual method

Dialog Memorization
(Students memorize an opening dialog using mimicry and applied role-playing)

Complete the Dialog

(Selected words are erased from a line in the dialog - students must find and insert)
Repitition Drill
(Students repeat teacher's model as quickly and accurately as possible)
Community language learning
Student raises his hand , teacher comes behind him
Student says phrase/sentence in native language
Teacher helps him say it in target language
Record target language only
Listen to recording

(Suggestions: they would be in Spanish/English)

1) Good evening
2) How are you?
3) I’m fine , thank you /I’m not well
4) Why?
5) Because I have a headache
6) What is your name?
7) My name is …
8) Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you
9) Why are you studying French?
10) I have always wanted to study French.
11) Where are you from?
12) I’m from ….

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