Drills are used to teach structural patterns; Set phrases are memorised with a focus on intonation; Grammatical explanations are kept to a minimum; Vocabulary is taught in context; Audio-visual adds are used; Focus is on pronunciation; Correct responses are positively reinforced immediately

Lessons are in the target language; There is a focus on everyday vocabulary; Visual aids are used to teach vocabulary; Particular attention is placed on the accuracy of pronunciation and grammar; A systematic approach is developed for comprehension and oral expression.

The teacher helps the student personalize the use of grammatical and lexical elements used in class. The teacher understands that a didactic program has to include not only grammar and lexis, but also linguistic functions, colloquialisms, idioms, etc. The teacher introduces exercises of guided discovery for new grammar rules.

Using the new language in unrehearsed contexts creates learning opportunities outside the classroom; To improve pronunciation the teacher uses drills, where students repeat automatically the phrases spoken by the teacher.