summary : comprehension vs Communicative approach.

접근법	목적	내용(컨텐츠)	테크닉
Comprehension approach	의미를 명확히 하는 것을 돕기  (인풋의 의미를 알수있도록 돕기) 학습자가 자신감을 충분히 가져서 말로 내뱉을 수 있도록 하기	책상, 시계같은 교실의 물건들을 사용 사진같은 시각 자료 활용 관찰가능한 액션 사용(앉기. 서기 등) 언어의 덩어리	명령어 사용 일련의 순서를 가진 활동 역할 바꾸기 (학생이 선생님이 되도록)
Communicative approach	학습자가 새로운 문화와 그 나라를 사랑하도록 하는 것 사람들 사이를 연결하기	흥미로운 주제를 가진 레벨 북 4대 영역을 포함한 책	authentic materials 이용 information gap 사용 language game role play 타겟 언어를 사용할 수 있는 액티비티들

a. Discuss the differences between the Comprehension Approach and the Communicative Approach.

The comprehension approach emphasizes the process of learning a language as a baby does. This concept is similar to the direct approach, suggesting that learners need to have some time to get enough input before they can output the target language. Listening to a target language and lowering the effective filter is a very important key in this concept. Teachers help their students understand what they are saying without translation by repeating commands and using physical actions.

On the other hand, in the communicative approach, It is said that people don't have much time to learn a language like a baby does. This concept focuses on effectiveness and practicality when learning a language. Teachers can use games, high interest topics, authentic materials, and websites to keep students engaged and interacting in the language. 

b. Which approach most closely aligns with your current teaching style?

To be honest, neither concept is consistent with my teaching style. But the communicative approach is closer to my style because I can't afford to give enough listening periods to my students whose main interest is just to get a good grade in their exams. To make my students engaged in learning, I try a lot of strategies using authentic materials, language games, role play, information gaps, etc. I use interesting leveled books, of course. Studying TESOL is one of my endeavors to make sure that I keep track of new and effective teaching techniques. I feel burdened to satisfy all my students that have different purposes and aims