The Communicative Approach prioritizes the ability to use language effectively in real social situations, emphasizing interaction and the negotiation of meaning over the rote memorization of grammar rules.

The Grammar-Translation Method is the most recommended approach for developing oral fluency in children, as it prohibits any use of the mother tongue during the learning process.

Behaviorist theories of language learning, such as those that inspired the Audiolingual Method, suggest that language is acquired unicamente through innate mental structures without any external input.

Krashen's Monitor Model argues that "learning" and "acquisition" are identical processes, and that students should only be exposed to language that is below their current level of competence.