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8/19/2019 Discuss the Differences Between the Grammar Translation Approach and the Direct Approach
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a) Discuss the diferences between the grammar translation
approach and the direct approach.
At rst glance, both the grammar translation approach and the direct
approach seem to be totally diferent, and indeed they are. First o all,
grammar translation approach is more systematic and strict, basedon rigid structural grammatical orms and back translation, with the
purpose o encouraging the ability o read and write in the target
language. And as a result, de-emphasies the listening and speak
student!s ability, which is undamental in the process o ac"uiring a
language. #n the other hand, direct approach is essentially based on
principles o rst language ac"uisition and relies on a total immersion
system, where the student is deeply submerged in the culture o the
target language and emphasies speaking rather than the writing and
reading, as the most important aspects o a language.
b) $hich approach closely aligns with your current teaching style%
&o be perectly honest with you, ' use both. 'n (nglish there is not a
perect or uni"ue ormula to teach. As an (nglish teacher the way '
teach is a blend o seeral approaches. (ery day ' use diferent
techni"ues like reading comprehension, use o cognates, lling in the
blanks, enactments etc. $e hae to use as much as possible
resources to create an interesting class to our students. &his is the
way to make (nglish a little bit more approachable and interesting.