ADVANTAGES
The Situational Syllabus offers guidelines for organising language teaching materials on a relatively limited scope, yet it has proven to be beneficial in several ways:
Wilkins considers this type of syllabus more efficient and more motivating than the Grammatical Syllabus because it hinges round practical needs rather than abstract analysis.
It is a learner-centred syllabus, since it takes account of the learner and his needs.
It enables the learners to behave appropriately in various social contexts.
It pays more attention to learners’ speaking ability in contrast to the Grammatical Syllabus.