direct method

NAMES : GEOVANNA ALLAUCA

JOSUÉ TARIRA

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CHIMBORAZO

The Direct Method is named “direct” because meaning should be connected directly with the target language without translation into the native language.Basically, the Direct Method aims to provide language learners with a practically useful Knowledge of language.

MEANI NGTARGET

LANGUAGE

 Reading AloudQuestion and Answer Exercise Student Self-CorrectionConversation Practice Fill-in-the-blank ExerciseDictation Paragraph Writing

Typical Techniques

Never translate: demonstrate.

The syllabus is based on real situations or topics. ( as if students were in real situations).

BASIC PRINCIPLES

Never make a speech: ask questions.

Grammar is taught inductively, no explicit grammar. Never speak with single words: use sentences. Practice of vocabulary in completes sentences. Vocabulary is taught through known words ,demonstration , authentic

objects (realia), pictures , and miming.

Never speak too much: make student speak much.

Work on four skills, emphasizing listening and speaking.

Never speak formal but speak naturally.

Not memorization but production.

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