GRAMMAR-TRANSLATION METHOD- COMENT

• THE GRAMMAR-TRANSLATION METHOD

Much traditional language teaching in schools worldwide used be done in this way, and it is still the predominant classroom method in some cultures. The teacher rarely uses the target language, Students spend a lot of time reading texts, translating the, doing exercises and test, writing essays. There is relatively little focus on speaking and listening skills.

COMENTARY:

This method of teaching a foreign language is so common in many public schools in Peru, especially for teaching English. The idea of using this method is not bad when you (as a teacher or student) want to focus on grammar and redaction.  The student can develop abilities in writing excellent paragraphs or essays, also the student use the grammar in a correct way, because translate texts does not only mean pass the text on other language, also means, interpret what you (student) read. In my personal opinion, the grammar – translation method is useful for teaching grammar, but not for speaking and listening skills.