Natural Approach

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Natural Approach

Natural approach is method for beginners based on observation and interpretation on how a person acquires her first language. 

 

It emphasizes on communication rather than on grammar.

1.      Acquisition learning hypothesis

-          Acquisition

-          Learning

2.      Monitor hypothesis

-          Time

-          Focus on form

3.      Natural orders hypothesis

-          Present tense

-          Past

-          Future

4.      Input hypothesis

-          Hypothesis relates to acquisition and not to learning

5.      The effective filter hypothesis

-          Motivation

-          Self confidence

-          Anxiety (worried)

Conclusion

Natural approach belongs to a traditional of language teaching method based on observation and interpretation of how learners acquire both first and second language in formal setting.