Some characteristics of this method are:
Drills are used to teach structural patterns
Set phrases are memorised with a focus on intonation
Grammatical explanations are kept to a minimum
Vocabulary is taught in context
Audio-visual aids are used
Focus is on pronunciation
Correct responses are positively reinforced immediately
Modern Usage
The Audio-lingual Method is still in use today, though normally as a part of individual lessons rather
than as the foundation of the course. These types of lessons can be popular as they are relatively
simple, from the teacher’s point of view, and the learner always knows what to expect.