Module 1, Task 13: OPTIONAL: Want to Learn More?

 


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Exploring Different Approaches to Grammar Teaching (30 minutes)

 

REMINDER: These tasks are OPTIONAL, and they NOT assessed, which means that they do not count toward your final grade. They are included in all modules as an additional challenge for those who want to learn more. We encourage you to accept the challenge!

 

  1. Watch the video presenting the Audio-lingual method. Click HERE Download HERE to download the transcript.

 

  1. Watch the video presenting the Communicative Approach. Click HERE Download HERE to download the transcript.


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