Grammar Translation Method On Language Teaching

Grammar Translation Grammar Translation Method On Language Method On Language Teaching Teaching

1.Goals of 1.Goals of TeachersTeachersReal goal of learning L2 is to be

able to read literatureTo read literature,students need

to learn grammar rules and vocabulary

Studying a foreign language provides good mental exercise.

  2.Roles of Teachers2.Roles of TeachersAuthorityTeacher talking time is more

(teacher centered)

3.Roles of Students3.Roles of StudentsStudents do what teacher saysStudents are passive

4.Characteristics of 4.Characteristics of Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning Process Process Characteristics of Teaching &

Learning process Translation from L1-L2, L2-L1Grammar deductively Memorize vocabulary L1=L2

5.Student-Teacher 5.Student-Teacher Interaction Interaction Students-teacher interaction

(mostly)Students initation is little6.Student-Student 6.Student-Student Interaction Interaction •Student-student interaction is little

7.Dealing with Students’ 7.Dealing with Students’ FeelingsFeelingsNo Principles

8.View of Language8.View of LanguageLiterary language is superior to

spoken language

9.View of Culture 9.View of Culture Limited literature & fine arts of

L2

10.Emphasis on Areas of 10.Emphasis on Areas of LanguageLanguageVocabulary and grammar(teaching

the form) = form based

11. 11. Emphasis on Language Emphasis on Language SkillsSkills

Reading and writingLittle attention to

listening,pronunciation and speaking

12.Role of L112.Role of L1Classroom language is L1Meaning of L2 is made clear by

translation into L1

13.Evaluation 13.Evaluation Written tests ( students translate

from L1 to L2, L2 to L1)Questions about L2 and applying

grammar rules

14.Teacher’s response to 14.Teacher’s response to Students’ error Students’ error Incorrect answers are corrected

by the teacher immediatelyIt is important that student must

get the correct answer by oneself

15.Techniques 15.Techniques Translation of a literary passage

from L1-L2 or L2-L1Reading comprehension questions Information questionsComprehension questions

(making inference)about their own experience

Cognates memorization (meaning-spelling)

Antonyms-synonyms (words are L1)Grammar rules are given with

examples: -Exceptions stated directly -students use grammar rules in -examples -memorization (vocabulary,grammar

rules)They use the words which are in

sentences to show they understand the meaning of word

Writing composition in target language about a topic which is given