Chapter 9 is about Interactive Practices. I believe that interactive practices are great methods for teaching a second language. Natural Approach is one method discussed, and its based on four stages. Stage 1 - comprehension, Stage 2 - early speech production, Stage 3 - speech emergence and beyond, and Stage 4- is when activities are more complex, and requires greater understanding of the language in order to be fulfilled/completed.
As with everything, the Natural Approach has its limitations, which I am not surprised based on the interactive activities used. The activities proved that the method was geared toward beginning to low intermediate students.
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