Grammar Translation Method

The grammar translation method

What is it?

Learning a language with this method entails being able to read and translate a text to and from the target language.

The grammatical translation method is a method of teaching a second language (L2) that is based on translation, grammatical structure and vocabulary.

Advantages

Disadvantages

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Features

• The mother language (L1) is used more than the target language (L2).
• Grammar is taught explicitly.
• It focuses on reading and writing.
• Students are taught to translate from one language to another.
• Learners should memorize vocabulary and grammar rules.
• Speaking and listening are not promoted.
• It uses vocabulary word lists.
• It focuses on accuracy, not on fluency.
• There is no interaction between students only from the teacher to the students.
• Teachers are the authority.
• Students have a passive role.

Techniques

Translation of a literary passage

Reading comprehension questions

Antonyms and synonyms

Cognates

Deductive application of grammar

The main purpose of GTM is to develop the student's ability to read, write and translate, so the method focuses on translating the grammatical form, learning the rules and memorizing the vocabulary.

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Memorization

Writing

Created by: Idania Martínez