A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN APPROACHES IN LANGUAGE TEACHING

Abstract

This article presents a comparative analysis of traditional and modern approaches in language teaching, examining their respective strengths and limitations in the context of contemporary education. Traditional methods, such as the Grammar-Translation Method and Audiolingualism, emphasize linguistic accuracy and structured learning, often focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and rote memorization. In contrast, modern approaches, including Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and Task-Based Learning (TBL), prioritize communicative competence, fluency, and real-world application of language. Through a detailed comparison, this study highlights how modern methods foster greater student engagement, language proficiency, and critical thinking, while traditional approaches provide essential foundational knowledge. The integration of technology and student-centered learning in modern methodologies further enhances the language learning experience. The article concludes that a blended approach, combining the strengths of both traditional and modern approaches, may offer the most effective language teaching strategy, catering to diverse learner needs and promoting both accuracy and communicative fluency.