ALM (Audio-Lingual Method)

The Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) is a language teaching approach that emphasizes listening and speaking skills through repetitive drills and pattern practice. Rooted in behaviorist theory, ALM focuses on habit formation and the reinforcement of correct responses. In TEFL, this method involves the extensive use of dialogues, mimicry, and memorization to develop language proficiency. While ALM has been criticized for its lack of focus on meaning and communicative competence, it remains influential in language teaching, particularly for beginners who need to build a foundation of basic language structures.