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Direct method 
The direct method of teaching was developed as a response to the Grammar-Translation method. It sought to immerse the learner in the same way as when a first language is learnt.
Main Characteristics
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· No memorizing of rigid grammar rules but concepts are to be taught by means of objects or contexts.
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Example
The teacher explains new vocabulary using realia, visual aids or demonstrations.
In the classroomAspects of the Direct Method are still evident in many ELT classrooms, such as the emphasis on listening and speaking, the use of the target language for all class instructions, and the use of visuals and realia to illustrate meaning.
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