NATURAL APPROACH

A method for beginners based on observation and interpretation on how a person acquires his first language .It emphasizes on communication rather then on grammar .

Theory of learning

        ¨  the acquisition learning hypothesis

        ¨   the monitor hypothesis

        ¨   the natural order hypothesis

        ¨   the input hypothesis

        ¨   the affective filter hypothesis

       1.    The acquisition learning hypoyhesis

          a.       Acquisition

  Process that involves the naturalistic development of language Proficiency through      understanding language and through using Language for meaningful communication .

         b.       learning

 Process in which concious rules about a language are developed .

 The natural order hypothesis

         -          Present tense

         -          Past tense

         -          Future tense

The affective filter hypothesis

       ¨  Motivation

       ¨   self-confidence

       ¨   ANXIETY