How is Direct Method of English teaching different from Grammar Translation method ?

 13. How is Direct Method of English teaching different from Grammar Translation method ?

Ans.

        Direct Method of English teaching different from Grammar translation method from these way :

Direct Method 

Concept

              Grammar Translation method did not prove to be very effective to use a 1st language for communication. As a result Direct Method became popular. : very name of the method suggests meaning of words conveyed directly in get language.

Principles of Direct Method

◆ Teacher should demonstrate not explain or translate. It is desirable that students make a direct association between target language and meaning.

◆ Student should learn to think in target language as soon as possible.

◆ New words/vocabulary is acquired more naturally - objects (realia) or pictures present in immediate situation which help students understand meaning.

◆ Reading and writing in target language should be started from the initial stage of language learning.

◆ Pronunciation should be given importance since the beginning of English teaching.

◆ The native language/mother tongue should not be used in the classroom.

◆ The purpose of language is communication. Therefore students need to learn to ask questions as well as answer them.

◆ Students are encouraged to speak English as much as possible.

◆ Grammar is taught in context.

So these are the my explanation direct method is different from grammar method of teaching.

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