THE DIRECT METHOD

Subject: Idioma Extranjero y su Didctica I.Teacher: Yolanda Jimnez Martnez.Student: Alexandra Simarro Miguel.THE DIRECT METHOD

INDEXIntroduction.The Direct Method.Methods characteristicsThe teacher.Conclusion.Bibliography.

IntroductionDirect Method, sometimes also called natural method, is a method for teaching foreign languages. Ive choose this method because I think it is a good form to teach children in Englishs classes. This method has been established in the classes of many countries, as for example in Germany and France.

The Direct MethodDirect Method is based on the premise that second language learning should be very similar to first language learning in terms of interaction. The spontaneous use of the second language and no use of translation or analysis of grammatical rules. With this method children just use the target language in the class. Characteristic features of the direct method are teaching vocabulary through tales, realia and other visuals teaching grammar by using an inductive approach.

The Direct Method

Methods characteristicsRichards and Rodgers summarize the major characteristics of this method:

Classroom interaction are conduced exclusively in the target language.Oral communication skills were built up in a carefully graded progression organized around question-and-answer exchanges between teachers and students in small, intensive classes.

Methods characteristics Grammar is taught inductively.Only everyday vocabulary and sentences are taught.New teaching points are introduced orally.Concrete vocabulary is taught through demonstration, objects and pictures; abstract vocabulary is taught by association of ideas.

Methods characteristicsBoth speech and listening comprehension are taught.Correct pronunciation and grammar are emphasized. Student should be speaking at least 80% of the time during the lesson. Students are taught from inception to ask questions as well as answer them.

The teacherIn this widely-used method, teachers were normally native-speakers of the Second Language.The method has been criticized for its weak theoretical basis and the distorted relationship between first and second language.

ConclusionWe can use many methods to teach a foreign language. Direct method is one of them and I think is very good because it consist in a complete linguistic immersion. But teaching English we also have to take into account other things:We must be passionate about teaching, and patient, adapting to the level of the students because they have individual needs.We can be strict, but as well we should be friendly, energy, interesting and funny. Have an original teaching style.We should teach grammar clearly, not rely on the course book only.Help students make progress.Be kind. Not show a distance.Be stimulating. We can know the student names and know them.

They are the most important!

Thank you for listening to me

BibliographyRiddell, D. Teaching English as a foreign language. Teach yourself: London.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_method_(education)http://www.shvoong.com/books/1760534-direct-method-dm-english-teaching/http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Inductivelyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inductive_reasoninghttp://www.wordreference.com/