Natural approach method

The most important features to consider about methods according to the eclectic approach are:

1. Roots:

• Communicative approach

• The Natural Approach is a language teaching method that emphasizes the importance of natural language acquisition processes in language learning. It was developed by linguist Stephen Krashen and educator Tracy Terrell in the 1970s as a response to the limitations and shortcomings of traditional grammar-based language teaching methods. Their aim was to create an approach that mirrored the way children acquire their first language naturally, through exposure and meaningful communication.

2. Steps or stages to follow: In this method are presented as stages for the language acquisition.

3. Drawbacks and Advantages: Here you will find some of them but you will define more of them from practice.