Direct method Direct method - The direct method of teaching, which is sometimes called the natural method, and is often (but not exclusively) used in teaching foreign languages, refrains from using the learners’ native language and uses only the target language. It was established in England around 1900 and contrasts with the grammar–translation method and other traditional approaches, as well as with C.J. Dodson’s bilingual method. It was adopted by key international language schools such as Berlitz, Alliance Française and Inlingua in the 1970s and many of the language departments of the Foreign Service Institute of the U.S. State Department in 2012.
- 1. Direct relation between thought and words – Using this method, a learner things and speaks using the same medium.
- 2. Oral ( Speaking ) Practice – This method emphasizes on oral practice for everyone.
- 3. Functional Grammar – This method doesn’t put emphasis on theoretical grammar. The main stress is on functional grammar.
- 4. No use of Mother Tongue – There is the complete prohibition on the use of mother tongue. Therefore, learners’ main focus is on learning the Foreign language.
Advantages of Direct Method 1. The focus is on Oral Practice. Therefore, the pronunciation improves. - 3. As there is direct relation between thought and expression, it helps the learners in having good fluency. Using direct method, a teacher helps students having good command over English.
- 4. It makes the teaching English easier and more pleasant. A teacher uses various images/ pictures to illustrates his/her point.
Disadvantages of Direct Method 1. Owing to over-emphasis on oral practice, the other skills namely reading and writing are ignored to a great extent. 2. Average and below average students, especially from rural background, find difficulty to grasp the things taught via this method. - 3. This is an expensive method as the teacher is to use some aids for teaching.
- 4. In the early stage of learning, this method is completely unsuccessful.
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