Methods of 
Second-Language Teaching

Table of Contents

Origins of Approaches 

Approach 

Design 

Procedures 

Categories of L2 Methods  
(Mora 1997) 

Structural Linguistic 

Cognitive Approaches 

Affective/Motivational Approaches 

Functional/Communicative Approaches 

The Audiolingual Method 
Guiding Principles 

The Audiolingual Lesson 

Total Physical Response Guiding Principles 

TPR Steps  

The Communicative Approach Guiding Principles 

Communicative Approach Lessons 

Communicative Approach 
Lesson Planning 

Four Language Levels 

Four Language Skills

Jill Kerper Mora 
Copyright 1998 
 

E-mail Dr. Mora with your comments: 

jmora@mail.sdsu.edu