2. Definition
a method of foreign or second
language teaching which makes
use of translation and grammar
study as the main teaching and
learning activities."
3. Grammar Translation is a way of studying a language that approaches
the language first through detailed analysis of its grammar rules,
followed by application of this knowledge to the task of translating
sentences and texts into and out of the target language...
Reading and writing are the major focus; little or no systematic
attention is paid to speaking and listening.
Vocabulary selection is based solely on the reading texts used, and
words are taught through bilingual word lists, dictionary study, and
memorization.
The sentence is the basic unit of teaching and language practice. Much
of the lesson is devoted to translating sentences into and out of the
target language, and it is this focus on the sentence that is a distinctive
feature of this method.
Grammar
rules
Target
Language
Translation
4. Application: Typical Techniques
(1) Translation of a Literary Passage
(2) Reading Comprehension Questions
(3) Antonyms/Synonyms
(4) Fill-in-the-blanks
(5) Memorization
(6) Use Words in Sentences
(7) Composition
5. Objectives of GTM
To be able to read literature written in
the target language
To be able to translate from one
language to another
To develop reading and writing skill
6. Advantages of GTM
An effective way for application of
grammar and sentence structure
Few demands on teachers
Least stressful for students
7. Disadvantage of GTM
Wrong idea of what language is
Less learners’ motivation
Create frustration for learners
