Direct Method by yunita tiyas

Direct method

1.       What is the Direct Method?

The Direct Method is a method of language teaching refines from using the learner’s native language and uses only the target language, this method is also known as Reform Method/ Natural Method/ Phonetically Method and Anti-Grammatical Method.

2.       When did the Direct Method emerge?

Direct Method emerge when the Grammar Translation Method was not very effective in preparing students to use the target language communicatively. It emerge in the last quarter of nineteenth century as an alternative or reposte to the Grammar Translation Method.

3.       Where did The Direct Method Emerge?

At the first The Direct Method was introduced in France, but it was ignored in the country and the method found some supports in Germany,in Scandinavia, and finally people in france accepted the Method at the turn of century. And later the method was also developed in England and united States.

4.       Why did the Direct Method emerge?

The method Emerge because it was much needed replacement for Grammar Translation Method, as we know that Grammar Transalation Method is using Translation for studying another language, there were a lot of reactions againt the teaching of Grammar throught explanation and Translation and since 1850 has been propaganda campaign appeared to make teaching a foreign language is alive, fun and effective by using Direct method.

5.       How to apply The Direct Method?

Actually language teaching presented throughout may take different forms, there are  many ways to apply the method because no standardized procedure

In practice it stood for the following principles and procedures:

1. Classroom instruction was conducted exclusively in the target language.

2. Only everyday vocabulary and sentences were taught.

3. Oral communication skills were built up in a carefully graded progression organized around  question-and-answer exchanges between teachers and students in small, intensive classes.

4. Grammar was taught inductively.

5. New teaching points were introduced orally.

6. Concrete vocabulary was taught through demonstration, objects, and pic­tures; abstract vocabulary was taught by association of ideas.

7. Both speech and listening comprehension were taught.

8. Correct pronunciation and grammar were emphasized.

These principles are seen in the following guidelines for teaching oral language, which are still followed in contemporary Berlitz schools:

Never translate: demonstrate

Never explain: act

Never make a speech: ask questions

Never imitate mistakes: correct

Never speak with single words: use sentences

Never speak too much: make students speak much

Never use the book: use your lesson plan

Never jump around: follow your plan

Never go too fast: keep the pace of the student

Never speak too slowly: speak normally

Never speak too quickly: speak naturally

Never speak too loudly: speak naturally

Never be impatient: take it easy