Natural+Method+Videos+and+Resources

The Natural Method is used by English as Second Language (ESL) teachers to help English Language Learners (ELLs) learn English. Below are three videos and three web resources that help better explain the Natural Method and give insight into how this method is used.

1. This website discusses Krashen and Terrall's theory of language acquisition. The website goes through the difference between a natural and direct approach. Different hypothesises are looked at such as the Natural Order and Input Hypothesis. The theory of language and theory of learning are also discussed. I thought this website explained a natural approach pretty well because it gave just enough information to understand what this approach is and how it works. Natural Approach from MyEnglishPages

2. The video linked here gives a lecture on the Natural Method. It describes the Natural Method as being the actual speech and used in everyday situations. I feel it provides a lot of information on the method that better explains how the method is used to help ELLs learn English. Natural Approach Video, Lecture

3. The website below gives the history of the Natural Method and gives insight into the roles and activities that are present in a natural approach. I like how this website is headed with headings that ensure that if you wanted to know about a certain aspect of the Natural Method you could find it. Natural Approach Information Website

4. There is another video on You-Tube that looks at the Natural Method. This video is like listening to a lecture in a classroom with a all information in a PowerPoint; however, there is not a physical person talking. The video does provide a lot of good information on the method and has excitement included that engages the viewer. I like how the video is very informational and fun. Natural Method Video, PowerPoint

5. The last web resource we will look at is the website actually run by Stephan Krashen. This website is updated by him and provides resources that he wrote and published that are useful to viewers. These resources allow viewers to better understand his approaches to learning as well as his research. I liked how this website was designed by one of the people who came up with this approach. Natural Approach-Krashen

6. The last video resource is part one of a two part series on an teaching activity involving the Natural Approach. Here in this video the teacher gets all the students to participate in learning about how to communicate about topics that interest them such as hobbies. The topics discussed in the video are geared toward student interest. By looking at this interest students are able to actually practice how they would talk in the second language about what they like to do. I liked how the video focused on some easy yet appropriate subjects that relate to student experiences. Natural Method, Activities