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The use of the student's native language is Judicious use of native language is accepted
forbidden. where feasible.
Reading and writing are deferred till speech is Reading and writing can start from the first
mastered. day, if desired.
The target linguistic system will be learned The target linguistic system will be
through the overt teaching of the patterns of learned best through the process
the system. of struggling to communicate.
Communicative competence is the desired
Linguistic competence is the desired goal. goal (i.e. the ability to use the linguistic
system effectively and appropriately).
Linguistic variation is a central concept in
Varieties of language are recognized but not
materials and methodology.
emphasized.
The teacher is expected to specify the The teacher cannot know exactly what
language that students are to use. language the students will use.