This document discusses different methodologies and approaches for teaching languages. It defines methodology as involving all aspects of teaching practice including theory, research, techniques, and lesson design. A method is described as a systematic guide for teaching based on proven effectiveness and meaningful learning. Several specific methods are outlined, including the direct method which fully immerses students in the target language, the cognitive method which focuses on organized knowledge acquisition and learning strategies, and the affective method which emphasizes student psychology and motivation. The communicative approach and structural linguistic method are also summarized. Approaches are distinguished from methods in that they describe general philosophies for acquiring knowledge rather than specific classroom techniques. Examples of teaching approaches provided include teacher-centered, learner-centered, subject-