Which description matches the Silent Way method?

• A. The Silent Way
• B. The Natural Approach
• C. Total Physical Response
• D. Suggestopedia

Answer: (A)

The Silent Way centers on learners discovering language through problem‑solving with the teacher mostly silent. Students engage with language using visual‑tactile tools like color‑coded pronunciation charts and Cuisenaire rods to make form and meaning visible. The teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding tasks and offering feedback that prompts self‑correction rather than giving direct answers. This setup—learner autonomy, discovery learning, minimal teacher talk, and reliance on mediating devices to reveal structure—best fits the description.

Other approaches differ in emphasis: the Natural Approach focuses on abundant, understandable input and communication; Total Physical Response uses physical actions to evoke language; Suggestopedia relies on a relaxed, music‑driven environment to lower anxiety.