AUDIO LINGUAL METHOD

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The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the Audio Lingual Method (ALM), a pedagogical approach that dominated foreign language teaching during the mid-20th century. Rooted in the principles of behavioral psychology (Skinner) and structural linguistics, ALM focuses on the development of oral-aural skills through a process of habit formation. The article evaluates the teacher’s role as a primary model for imitation and the student's role as a reactive responder. While highlighting the method’s success in fostering accurate pronunciation and immediate grammatical fluency, the paper also critically discusses its limitations, particularly its failure to promote spontaneous communicative competence and its neglect of cognitive mental processes. The article concludes by reflecting on the legacy of ALM in modern language classrooms and its transition toward more communicative approaches