Explore Teaching Methods
Discover 14 evidence-based ELT approaches tailored for Thai Young Learners (Ages 10-12).
A method built around the coordination of speech and action; it attempts to teach language through physical (motor) activity.
Emphasizes interaction as both the means and the ultimate goal of study. Focuses on meaningful communication.
Focuses on the use of authentic language and on asking students to do meaningful tasks using the target language.
Uses relaxation, music, and positive suggestion to overcome psychological barriers to learning.
Teaching is done entirely in the target language. Grammar is taught inductively. Focus on vocabulary and speaking.
Based on behaviorism. Uses drills and repetition to form habits. Focuses on accuracy and pronunciation.
Language consists of grammaticalized lexis, not lexicalized grammar. Focuses on collocations and chunks.
Students discover rules from examples rather than being told explicitly. Promotes critical thinking.
Students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects.
Focuses on reading, writing, and translation. Classes are taught in the mother tongue.
Teacher is silent; students produce language. Uses Cuisenaire rods and color charts.
Planned use of two languages in the same lesson. Validates L1.
Teaching language through content (Science, Math, etc.).
Materials-light, conversation-driven. Focus on emergent language.