The paper describes methods based on empiricist approach. The description of each method comprises of five parts: 1) the theoretical and/or philosophical premise upon which the method is based, 2) a list of the method`s major characteristics, (3) a sample lesson plan or brief description of classroom activities, (4) a preliminary assessment of the proficiency orientation implicit in the method as described, and (5) a discussion of the method`s possible drawbacks or commonly perceived shortcomings, particularly in terms of proficiency goals. In relation to the third part of the description, it is important to note that no one day of every method or approach incorporates a variety of activities that may not be captured in one lesson plan chosen to illustrate it. However, so, the lesson plans outlined in this paper should give us a fairly good idea of how instruction is generally organized in classrooms using these approaches.