Audio-Lingual Method

Transfer
Crystal indicates that the quality of the habits, which transfer from the first language to the second language through the learning process affect the results of the learning process positively or negatively
The habits from first language are well match to the second language - positive transfer
The habits from the first language make mistakes in the second language - negative transfer
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The use of dialogues
The dialogue serves three functions:
Illustrates the target structure;
Illustrates the situation the structure may be used;
Provides cultural information for language use wherever possible

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