The Effect of Methodology on Learning Vocabulary and Communication Skills in Iranian Young Learners: A Comparison between Audiolingual Method and Natural Approach

• DOI: 10.4304/tpls.3.6.968-976
• Publication Date: 2013-06-05T07:21:42Z
• Authors: Afsaneh Rahimi Te...; Hossein Barati; Manijeh Youhanaee
• Keywords: Vocabulary Learning

In countries in which English is learned as a foreign or second language, children’s language education has been recognized an important factor. The present study aims to investigate the progress of EFL young learners via two methods Audiolingual and Natural approach. focus therefore on acquisition words communicative skills certain period time, best method for improving communication learners. participants this were 40 Iranian female aged between 7 9. They chosen randomly from elementary schools where was taught extra-program subject. one school, through other, final tests’ scores each group analyzed see improvement learner's vocabulary method. results indicated that learners' learning improved significantly approach compared