THE DIRECT METHOD OF LANGUAGE TEACHING

DIRECT METHOD
The direct method became popular since grammar translation method was not effective in preparing students to use the target language communicatively. The basic rule is : No translation is allowed.reading in the target language should be taught from the beginning of language instruction. Reading skill will be develoved through practice with speaking. Students understand the meaning with use object (realia or pictures) in the immediate classroom environment. The native language should not be used in the classroom. The teacher should demonstrate, not explain or translate. Students ihould learn to think in the target language as soon as possible. Vocabulary is acquired more naturally if the students use it in full sentences,rather than memorizing word lists.
The purpose of language learningis communication. Pronunciation should be worked on right from the beginning of language instruction. The teacher corrects the error made by student with asking students to make a choice(self-correction facilities language learning). The teacher ask question about the students, students ask each other questions. Grammar should be taught inductively. There may never be an explicit grammar rule given. Writing is an important skill to be develoved from the beginning of language instruction. The syllabus is based on the situations or topics, not usually on linguistic structures. Learning another language also involves learning how speakers that language live.