The Audiolingual Method (The ARMY Method)

 During the World War II (WWII) soldiers needed to speak and understand the language of allies and enemies ASAP to protect themselves from secret attacks, and better organize allies.

Based on the origin, this method it emphasized on listening and speaking before reading and writing.

The dialogues with native speakers used to be the best technique to improve during the WWII.

Imitation, memorization and repetition was the emphasis in this technique and situation in particular.

Avoiding use the mother tongue to create an favorable environment to learn.

 

The best techniques of this method are:

• REPETITION DRILL: students repeat what they hear as accurately as possible.

• SUBSTITUTION DRILL: learners repeat the line maintaining the structure but setting their own example.

• QUESTION-ANSWER DRILL: is basically an interaction between teacher and students asking and answering questions each other.

• TRANSFORMATION DRILL: students change sentences from negative to affirmative and back again.