What is the main aim of the community language learning approach?

The community language learning approach primarily focuses on creating a supportive and non-threatening learning environment that encourages students to express themselves in the target language. By lowering the affective filter, this approach helps students feel more comfortable and confident in their language use, thereby promoting better language acquisition. The affective filter, a concept introduced by Stephen Krashen, refers to emotional factors that can inhibit a learner's ability to process input and become proficient in a new language. When students feel at ease and supported, they are more likely to engage in meaningful communication, which is the core of language learning in this approach.

In contrast, other options emphasize different methodologies. Drills focus on repetitive practices aimed at memorizing grammatical structures, which can create an environment that may not cater to emotional comfort. Achieving fluency in written texts and memorizing vocabulary through repetition are more traditional approaches that might not facilitate the same level of confidence and engagement as community language learning does, ultimately limiting the language acquisition process in favor of rote learning.