GTM review

GTM is a new method and it highlights the importance of using a new language to communicate.

• True
• FALSE

According to principles/rationale of GTM, learning a foreign language would help learners become smarter.

• True
• FALSE

According to principles/rationale of GTM, learning a foreign language would help learners develop both their native language and the target language better.

• True
• FALSE

In the GTM class, grammar rules are taught first, and learners are asked to write or translate sentences based on the grammar rules.

• True
• FALSE

In the GTM class, learners play an active role in their learning, and can choose what to learn in the language class.

• True
• FALSE

Which is TRUE about the initial purposes of Grammar Translation Method (GTM)?

• Language learning is for reading and appreciate foreign language literature.
• GTM helps learners develop L1 better by learning the grammar of the target language.
• GTM assists learners to grow intellectually by doing translation and grammar exercise.
• All of the above.

Which is FALSE (incorrect) about the assumptions of Grammar Translation Method?

• Spoken language (i.e. speaking) is superior to literary language (i.e. reading/writing).
• If a learner can translate from L1 into L2, s/he is considered a good language learner.
• Grammar should be taught deductively.
• Learning is facilitated through attention to similarities between the target Lg. and L1.

Which is TRUE about the characteristics of Grammar Translation Method (GTM)?

• Learners are taught to translate from one language into another.
• Learners study grammar deductively.
• Learners memorize native language equivalents for target language vocabulary words.
• All of the above.

Who is the authority in a class with Grammar Translation Method?

• the teacher
• the students
• both the tacher and students
• none of the above

Which is NOT one of the GTM technique?

• translation of a literary passage
• antonym, synonyms
• reading comprehension questions
• role play.