Pada dasarnya metode Audio-Lingual hampir sama dengan metode lainnya. Adapun
metode yang muncul sebelum metode ini adalah metode Direct (Direct Method). The Audio-
Lingual method is the method which focuses in repetition some words to memorize. Audio-
Lingual method is a method which use drills and pattern practice in teaching language.
"This method26 is based on the principles of behavior psychology. It adapted many of the
principles and procedures of the Direct Method, in part as a reaction to the lack of speaking
skills of the Reading Approach"
v Keuntungan ALM
v Kekurangan ALM