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Grammar-Translation Method in Language Teaching

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What was the original name of the Grammar-Translation Method?

Effective Method

Classical Method (correct)

Modern Method

Direct Method

Which languages were primarily taught using the Classical Method?

French and Spanish

German and Russian

Chinese and Japanese

Latin and Greek (correct)

What was the purpose of teaching foreign language literature with the Grammar-Translation Method?

To enhance speaking skills

To develop reading and appreciation (correct)

To improve translation abilities

To focus on grammar only

Why did teachers hope that studying the grammar of a foreign language would benefit students' native language skills?

To improve students' understanding of grammar rules Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the benefits expected from foreign language learning according to the text?

Enhanced intellectual growth Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Direct Method become popular as an alternative to the Grammar-Translation Method?

It prepared students for communicative use of the language Signup and view all the answers

True or False: The Direct Method emphasizes translation between languages.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or False: The Grammar-Translation Method focuses on communication skills in the target language.

False Signup and view all the answers

Fill in the blank: The Direct Method prohibits __________.

Translation Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Direct Method from the Grammar-Translation Method?

Emphasis on communicative language use Signup and view all the answers

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The Grammar-Translation Method

Originally known as the Classical Method
Primarily used to teach classical languages such as Latin and Greek
Focus on teaching foreign language literature to improve students' understanding of their native language
Teachers believed that studying foreign language grammar would improve native language skills by enhancing students' understanding of grammar rules

Limitations and Alternatives

The Grammar-Translation Method did not prioritize communication skills in the target language
The Direct Method emerged as a popular alternative to the Grammar-Translation Method
The Direct Method does not emphasize translation between languages
The Direct Method prohibits the use of the students' native language in the learning process
Unlike the Grammar-Translation Method, the Direct Method focuses on communication skills in the target language

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Explore the history and purpose of the Grammar-Translation Method in language teaching. Learn about its origins, evolution, and goals in educating students about classical languages and literature.