Direct Method

What is the objective of Direct Method?

• To be able to communicate in the target

  language

• To be able to translate literature

• To be able to read literature written in a target language

• To memorize grammar rules

Never translate/explain: demonstrate

• True

• False

Teacher corrects students immediately

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Teachers give a chance for students to self-correct themselves.

Direct Method is also called 'Natural Method'

• True

• False

Answer explanation

According to Direct Method, the L2 is acquired in a similar way as the L1. That's why it is called Natural Method.

It is allowed to use a native language in the classroom

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The language of instruction is exclusively the target language. No native language in the classroom.

Grammar is taught inductively

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The students are presented

with examples and they figure out the rule or generalization from the examples. An explicit grammar rule may never be given.

Only everyday English is taught

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Students are taught only everyday language which can be used in real-life situations.

New vocabulary is introduced in a form of lists

• True

• False

Answer explanation

New vocabulary is introduced through pictures, realia or miming.

What techniques are used:

• Reading aloud, conversation practice and fill in the blanks

• Translation, drilling and fill in the blanks

• Dictations, cognates and map drawing

• Paragraph writing, memorization and use word in sentences

What's the role of the teacher?

• The teacher is the authority in class.

• The teacher lets students control the class

• The teacher directs the activities, teacher and students are partners.

• The teacher is the only source of information.