GRAMMAR TRANSLATION METHOD
GRAMMAR TRANSLATION METHODPrepared By:Cheong Zi HoongHong Yin
YinLee Li Wen
HISTORYThe Grammar Translation Method is an old method which was
originally used to teach dead languages which explains why it
focuses mainly on the written form at the expense of the oral form.
It was designed according to thefaculty psychology approachwhich
was very popular during the 18th and 19th century. It contended
that mental discipline was essential for strengthening the powers
of the mind. The way to do this was through learning classical
literature of the Greeks and Romans.
WHAT?
FEATURES
Principles of Grammar Translation Method
Principles of Grammar Translation Method
Meticulous- very careful and with great attention to every
detail7
Principles of Grammar Translation Method
Principles of Grammar Translation Method
Lexicon (a list of)all the words used in a particular language
or subject9
Techniques of GT MethodTranslation of a Literary
Passage(Translating target language to native language)
Antonyms/Synonyms(Finding antonyms and synonyms for words or
sets of words).
Fill-in-the-blanks(Filling in gaps in sentences with new words
or items of a particular grammar type).
Techniques of GT MethodMemorization(Memorizing vocabulary lists,
grammatical rules and grammatical paradigms)
Use Words in Sentences(Students create sentences to illustrate
words they know the meaning and use of new words)
Techniques of GT MethodReading Comprehension Questions(Finding
information in a passage, making inferences and relating to
personal experience)
Deductive Application of Rule(Understanding grammar rules and
their exceptions, then applying them to new examples)
LimitationsSpeaking and spontaneous act / creative output is
missed out in the curriculum.PASSIVE participation of students in
the classroomMisleading translationLittle attention paid to
communication and content.Language learnt deductively
ROLELEARNERTEACHER
Teacher-centered The authority in the classroom Must be active
Discovers and follow teachers instruction PassiveStudents as
listeners Do as the teacher says and learn what the teacher
knows.RESOURCES
To practice writing, reading and grammar
Skill FocusVocabulary and grammar (translation from L1 L2, L2
L1)Reading WritingLittle attention to LISTENING, PRONUNCIATION and
SPEAKING.Focuses on morphology and syntaxEmphasize on the study of
grammar deductive study of rules of grammar
Example of ActivitiesReading comprehension
questionsMemorizationFill in the blanksUse words in
sentencesAntonyms/ synonyms.
Reading comprehension questionsA reading passage is given and
each student are given chance to read few lines.Translate into
mother tongue with the help of teacher.Question are asked to gain
their understanding by using mother tongue.Students will answer
questions based on the reading passage. (questions and answers are
in English)
MemorizationList of target vocabulary words are given.Give the
mother tongue equivalent for each one of them.
Fill in The BlanksA series of sentence with missing words will
be given.New vocabulary items will be given to fill in the
blanks.
Use words in SentencesTo determine the students understanding
with the meaning of the new words learnedMaking sentences with the
new word.
Synonyms/ AntonymsA set of words are given Teacher will ask to
find antonyms/ synonyms in the reading passageOrA set of vocabulary
is given and students will be asked to search for synonyms/
antonyms
References
http://oswaldoipc.wordpress.com/2007/06/22/the-grammar-translation-method/http://myenglishpages.com/blog/grammar-translation-method/
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