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Grammar-translation

Daniel Medrano&

Jessica Rodriguez

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History of Grammar-Translation

Dates back to Erasmus 1466-1536

Originally used to teach Latin andGreek in the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries

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Grammar-Translation Method

traditional method of secondlanguage teaching in schools

Most common language teachingmethodStressed the literacy developmentMethod is two-foldTeacher centered

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Characteristics of Grammar-Translation

Learners need grammar andvocabularyTaught deductivelyLearned for passing English writtenExamsExtensive memorization of

RulesGrammatical paradigmsVerb conjugations

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Teachers Role

Requires little training

Control of classroom

Follows text book format

Little interaction with students

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Students Role

memorize vocabularyverb declensions

learn rules of grammartake dictationtranslate written passagesRight answers are expectedLittle interaction with teachers andother students

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Techniques

Translation of literary passageReading comprehension questionsUse of antonyms/synonymsUse of cognatesDeductive application of a ruleFill-in-the-blanksMemorizationUse words in sentences; andcomposition

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Advantages

Easiest for teachers to useDoes not require teachers to speak goodEnglish or make good lessonpreparations.Only uses the textbookLeast stressful for students-teachingoccurs in the first languageStudents learn the new language withoutcontact with native speakers.

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Disadvantages

Students lack comprehension-onlytranslating word-for-word

Does not allow students to createmeaning in EnglishStudents do not learn to read.Extensive memorizationVery little student/teacher andstudent/student interaction

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Current Application

Used with other methods such asDirect MethodAudio-lingual

Silent WayTotal Physical ResponsePreferred by international studentbecause they are used to rigideducational systems.Used in many Asian countriesUsed in higher educational institutions

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Lesson

Translate the following into English onyour own paper.

Wie sagt man auf deutsch:

Yo quiero comer comida de perro.

Wure es dhe baurum?Whath is Your name?

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References for PPT:

Richard-Amato, Patricia A. (2003). Making It Happen:From Interactive to Participatory Language Teaching . (3 rd Edition), Longman, White Plains, New York.Thuleen, Nancy. The Grammar - Translation Method. Website Article. 24 October 1996.Brown, H.D (1994). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching (3 rd edition). Anglewood Cliffs, New Jersey.Prentice Hall.Richards, J.C. and T.S. Rodgers. (1986). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching . Cambridge UniversityPress.http://www.esperatnic.org/esf/f-r3.htm www.ncela.gwu.edu/

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