6.

4 Why Should I Use this

Method?
In contrast with the GTM, the Direct Method is mostly taken
as effective remedy in teaching and learning English language.
It can be very effective at creating fluent speakers of the target
language who can actually use it to get by in day-to-day
situations. Teachers may also ask the students questions, have
them fill in the blanks in an example sentence, or have them
read from a work of literature. All of these techniques
emphasize the Direct Method’s core strength – teaching
students to be able to speak the target language rather than
merely be able to translate it.
 6.5 The Principles of the
Direct Method (DM)
Following are the doctrines on which WM is based:
 Reading and writing in the target language should be started from
the beginning of language teaching. However, it will be developed
in integration with the speaking skill.
 Objects like that of realia and pictures present in the classroom
should be used to help students understand the meanings.
 The teacher should play the role of demonstrator rather than
authoritative role of a translator.
 Vocabulary is acquired naturally than that in unnatural way of
memorizing the word lists.
 6.5 The Principles of the
Direct Method (DM)
 Pronunciation should be worked on right from the
beginning.
 Self-correction initiates and expedites language learning.
 Lessons contain some conversational activities having
contextual clues so that students should be encouraged to
speak as much as possible.
 Syllabus is more about situational and cultural contexts
rather than only the structural ones.