Methods of teaching English in schools
Methods of teaching English in schools
Method:
A particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.
Two important methods of teaching.
1. Grammar translation method
2. Direct method
Grammar Translation Method
Sometimes also known as the Classical Method, this is a traditional teaching technique that was used to teach Latin and Greek and was particularly in vogue during the 16th Century. The focus of this method was on the translation of texts, grammar, and rote learning of vocabulary. There was no emphasis on speaking and listening comprehension. This teaching method is still common in many countries like here in Pakistan and still appeals to those interested in learning second language. However, it does little to improve your ability to use the language for oral communication. The main focus on learning the rules of grammar and their application in translation passages from one language into the other. Vocabulary in the target language is learned through direct translation from the native language, e.g. with vocabulary tests such as:
The house = das Haus
The mouse = das Maus
Direct Method
This approach, also known as the ‘oral ‘or ‘natural ‘method. It is an alternative to the traditional grammatical translation method. At this time teachers were starting to experiment with teaching techniques which helped them to improve their speaking skills
The Direct Method is based on the direct involvement of the student when speaking, and listening. There is lots of oral interaction, spontaneous use of the language, no translation, and little if any analysis of grammar rules and syntax.
Most useful method in teaching second language Personally, I think that a method in language teaching is a program that all teachers should follow to teach a language. Each program is based on the different sections of language teaching such as reading, writing, listening and grammar. The two main methods that nowadays
Method:
A particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.
Two important methods of teaching.
1. Grammar translation method
2. Direct method
Grammar Translation Method
Sometimes also known as the Classical Method, this is a traditional teaching technique that was used to teach Latin and Greek and was particularly in vogue during the 16th Century. The focus of this method was on the translation of texts, grammar, and rote learning of vocabulary. There was no emphasis on speaking and listening comprehension. This teaching method is still common in many countries like here in Pakistan and still appeals to those interested in learning second language. However, it does little to improve your ability to use the language for oral communication. The main focus on learning the rules of grammar and their application in translation passages from one language into the other. Vocabulary in the target language is learned through direct translation from the native language, e.g. with vocabulary tests such as:
The house = das Haus
The mouse = das Maus
Direct Method
This approach, also known as the ‘oral ‘or ‘natural ‘method. It is an alternative to the traditional grammatical translation method. At this time teachers were starting to experiment with teaching techniques which helped them to improve their speaking skills
The Direct Method is based on the direct involvement of the student when speaking, and listening. There is lots of oral interaction, spontaneous use of the language, no translation, and little if any analysis of grammar rules and syntax.
Most useful method in teaching second language Personally, I think that a method in language teaching is a program that all teachers should follow to teach a language. Each program is based on the different sections of language teaching such as reading, writing, listening and grammar. The two main methods that nowadays