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The Grammar-Translation Method (1500) (Techniques (Congnates (a word in…
The Grammar-Translation Method
(1500)
The goal: to be able to read literature written
in the target language
Grammar and vocabulary
Mental exercise
Translate readings about some aspect
of the culture
Teacher is the authority
Study grammar deductively
Memorize grammar rules and examples
Memorize native language equivalents
for target- language vocabulary words
T --> Ss
Reading and writing are primary skills
Techniques
Reading comprehension questions
Antonyms/synonyms
Translation of a literary passage
Congnates
a word in one L which is similar in form and meaning
to a word in another language (e.g.
componere
(Latin) and
composition
(English)
Deductive application of a rule
Fill-in-the-blanks
Memorization
Use words in sentences
Composition