How does the Direct Method differ from The Translation Method of English Teaching ?as second Language



How does the Direct Method differ from The Translation Method of English Teaching? as second Language

·         The following are the points of difference between the direct method and translation method:
Direct Method
Grammar Translation Method
The direct method insists upon speech from the beginning
The direct method avoids close association between the mother tongue and the foreign (English) language
The direct method follows the child’s natural way of learning a language
The direct method teaches a language by use and not by rule, So it opposes the teaching of formal grammar
Doesn’t favor the teaching formal grammar at the early stage
but the translation method lays no emphasis on speech
the translation method lays no emphasis on speech
The translation method maintains close association between the second language and mother tongue.
The translation method follows the adult’s logical way of learning a language
The translation method teaches a language by rule rather than by use
Teaches formal grammar from the very beginning s

Comparison

                                I.            Grammar
                              II.            Vocabulary
                            III.            Teacher’s attitude
                            IV.            Student’s role
                              V.            Skills to be improved

Grammar

Direct Method
Grammar Translation Method
In the direct method the teacher provides the knowledge in grammar inductively  through speak
The GTM focused on grammar rules and their application. Is learned through rules.

Vocabulary

Direct Method
Grammar Translation Method
The vocabulary is learned through practice every day
The vocabulary is learned from the direct translation of L1. The students learned vocabulary when they are translating

Teacher’s attitude

Direct Method
Grammar Translation Method
The role of teacher is very important, they ask to the students constantly , encourage them to participate in class and correct their mistakes immediately
The role of teacher isn’t active because they just limit their work to translate for the students

Student’s role

Direct Method
Grammar Translation Method
The students are very active, their oral communication skills are emphasis, and they have to speak lot.
The accuracy from the students is expected and they have to practice by translation

Skills to be improved

Direct Method
Grammar Translation Method
Oral communication skills were built up in a carefully grade
Primary skills to be improved:
Reading & Writing

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