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    The Grammar-Translation method is an approach used to teach classical languages like Latin and Greek that focuses on learning grammar rules and translating texts. Key aspects of this method include emphasizing vocabulary and grammar, teaching rules deductively, having students translate passages between the target and native languages, and testing through written translations. While it provides structure and mental exercise, it pays little attention to developing communicative skills and can discourage students if they fail at translation.

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    The Grammar-Translation method is an approach used to teach classical languages like Latin and Greek that focuses on learning grammar rules and translating texts. Key aspects of this method include emphasizing vocabulary and grammar, teaching rules deductively, having students translate passages between the target and native languages, and testing through written translations. While it provides structure and mental exercise, it pays little attention to developing communicative skills and can discourage students if they fail at translation.

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    The Grammar

    Translation Method

    Approach or
    Method?
    A method
    An overall plan for the

    orderly.
    presentation of language.
    Several strategies.
    Follows some pedagogy.
    Procedural /steps.

    An approach
    One of many strategies.
    Focused on one subject area.
    It describes the nature of the subject matter to be

    taught.
    Within an approach there can be many methods.

    The Classical
    Method:
    First used in the teaching

    of the classical languages:


    Latin and Greek.
    From the 1840s to the
    1940s and is still used today.

    Goals:
    To read literature in its

    original form.
    Logical thinking.
    To approach the language
    first by analyzing the
    grammar rules and
    applying these rules to the
    task of translating sentences.
    To be able to read and write.

    Positive traits:
    For left-brained students who respond well to

    rules, structure and correction, the grammartranslation method can provide a challenging
    and even intriguing classroom environment.
    Easily explained.
    Even teachers who are not fluent can teach it.

    Drawback
    s:
    No context difficulties relating to the

    language.
    There is much less attention given to
    speaking
    listening and pronunciation.
    Nowhere to produce their own sentences.
    Language is seen as a collection of words.
    The type of error correction can actually be
    harmful to the students' learning process.
    If failed, students motivation goes down .

    Characteristics of
    teaching and
    learning process:
    Vocabulary and grammar

    are
    emphasized.
    Focus on learning grammar
    rules
    ( deductively ).
    Vocabulary lists.
    Memorize vocabulary L1 =
    L2.

    Teachers Goals:
    That students are able to read literature in the

    target language.
    Students need to learn grammar
    rules and vocabulary.
    Provides students good
    mental exercise.

    Teachers and
    Students Roles:
    The teacher is the authority in the classroom.
    Students do what teacher says.
    Students are passive.

    Teacher-Student
    Interaction:
    Teacher student interaction

    ( mostly ).
    Students initiation

    is little.
    Little student-student

    interaction.

    Culture View:
    Literary language is considered

    superior than spoken language.


    Culture is viewed as consisting

    of literature and fine arts of L2.

    Emphasis of
    Language Skills:
    Reading and

    writing.
    Little attention to
    listening,
    speaking
    and
    pronunciation.
    Language
    areas:

    Role of L1:
    Classroom language is L1.
    Meaning of L2 is made clear by

    translation into L1.

    Evaluati
    on:
    Written tests ( students translate

    from L1 to L2 or L2 to L1 ).
    Questions about

    L2 culture and
    about applying
    grammar rules.

    Teachers
    Response to
    Students Errors:
    Incorrect answers are

    corrected
    by the teacher
    immediately.
    Focus on accuracy.

    Techniques:
    Translation of a literary passage

    from L2 to L1 or vice versa.


    Questions.
    Cognates.
    Antonyms-synonyms.
    Vocabulary memorization.
    Grammar rules are given with examples.
    They use the words ( in sentences ) to show they
    understand
    the meaning.
    Writing compositions about a topic in target language.

    Why is it still used?


    This method requires few specialized skills on

    the part of teachers.


    Grammar rules and translation tests are easy
    to construct and can be objectively scored.

    Exercise:
    the woman= la donna
    the man= luomo
    the child = il bambino

    beautiful= bella
    strong = forte
    little = piccolo

    Where is the woman? = Dove la


    donna?
    Where is the man? =
    Translate these sentences:
    La donna bella.
    The man is strong.
    Il bambino piccolo.

    Exercise:
    Whats your name? = Come ti chiami?
    My name is = il mio nome .
    Whats your telephone number?
    Qual il tuo numero di telefono?

    Students have learned the


    language well if they can
    translate sentences or
    passages well.

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