The structure of the language are emphasized over all the other areas. The syllabus is typically a structural one, with the structures for any particular unit included in the new dialog. Vocabulary is also contextualized within the dialog. It is, however, limited since the emphasis is placed on the acquisition of the patterns of the language.
The natural order of skills presentation is adhered to : listening,speaking, reading, and writing. the oral/aural skills receive most of the attention. Pronunciation is taught from the beginning, often by students working in language laboratories on discriminating between members of minimal pairs