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Direct Method in Language Teaching

The document outlines the Direct Method of teaching foreign languages, which emphasizes using only the target language and avoiding translation. It details when to use this method, such as in language immersion courses and teaching conversational skills, along with principles and activities like reading aloud and role-playing. The Direct Method aims to enhance students' linguistic skills and cultural awareness through interactive learning experiences.

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Direct Method in Language Teaching

The document outlines the Direct Method of teaching foreign languages, which emphasizes using only the target language and avoiding translation. It details when to use this method, such as in language immersion courses and teaching conversational skills, along with principles and activities like reading aloud and role-playing. The Direct Method aims to enhance students' linguistic skills and cultural awareness through interactive learning experiences.

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Tuesday, 23rd January, 2024

DIRECT METHOD
In Teaching Language
Group members:
1. Huỳnh Tuấn Khanh - 2257010078

2. Huỳnh Phan Trúc Anh - 2257010009

3. Huỳnh Thị Cẩm Nhung - 2257010138

4. Nguyễn Lê Thảo Trúc - 2257010226

5. Nguyễn Đỗ Hoài Ân - 2257010018


Table of contents

01 Definition & Explanation

02 When to use Direct Method

03 How to use Direct Method

04 Examples
01
Definition
What is Direct Method of teaching?
Definition
The Direct Method is a way of teaching a foreign
language by using only the target language and
avoiding translation.
Definition

The mantra of the Direct Method is


"demonstrate, don't translate".
Direct Method

• Was established in England around 1900.


• Was adopted by the key language schools in 1970s.
• Contrasts with the Grammar – Translation Method.
02
When to use
Direct Method?
Specific situations
01 Language Immersion Courses

02 Teaching Conversational Skills

03 Teaching Spoken Language


Specific situations

Language Labs and


04 Interactive Learning

Teaching Practical
05 Vocabulary
03
How to use
Direct Method?
Principles & Activities
Principles:
1. Teaching Pronunciation, Writing,
and Reading from the beginning.
Teaching grammar inductively
No explicit rule given

2. No using of native language

3. Students learn to think in the


target language
Principles:
4. Lessons contain some
conversational activities

5. The syllabus based on situations


or topics (not linguistic structures)

6. Involving learning how speakers


of that language live

7…
Activities:
1. Reading Aloud

2. Question and Answer Exercise

3. Getting Students to Self-Correct


Activities:
4. Conversation Practice

5. Fill-in-the-blanks Exercise

6. Dictation

7. Map Drawing

8. Paragraph Writing
04
Examples
4.1. Role-playing

Group work
or pair work
each group or pair is given
a scenario
Customer - Waiter Tourist - Local
Role-playing in Direct Method

What students learn:


● Express themselves
● Comprehend responses
● Navigate through unexpected twists
Role-playing in Direct Method

Students develop not only linguistic skills but also cultural awareness
and the ability to adapt to different communicative contexts.
4.2. EXAMPLE 02:
VOCABULARY LESSON
PEN
PENCIL
Writing the meaning of the
words in mother tounge
🡪Difficulties in speaking.
Thank you for listening!
Do you have any questions?

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