BRIEF HISTORY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND STAGES OF ITS DEVELOPMENT
Keywords:
foreign language teaching, grammar-translation method, direct method, audio-lingual method, communicative approach, linguodidactics, communicative competence, language acquisition, learner-centered learning, modern methodologies.Abstract
This article explores the historical development of foreign language teaching methodologies, focusing on the transition from traditional to communicative approaches. It analyzes the grammatical-translation method, its theoretical foundations, strengths, and limitations in developing communicative competence. The study also examines the emergence of the direct and audio-lingual methods, highlighting their contributions to oral speech development and natural language acquisition. Particular attention is given to the communicative approach, which is presented as a methodological revolution in language teaching. The article emphasizes the role of communication, learner-centered interaction, and the integration of language skills in modern linguodidactics. Furthermore, it explains how contemporary methods such as CLIL, task-based learning, blended learning, and flipped classroom models are rooted in communicative principles.
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