Grammar Translation

Approach
 Table of contents

Objectives Definition and

01 states what students will 02 Characteristics
know or be able to do at the
end of the lesson

Principles Language
03 04
Usage
 01 Objectives
• To be able to read literature written in the
target (English) language
• To be able to translate from one language to
another
• To develop reading and writing skill and
help students read and appreciate foreign
language literature
 Definiton 02
What is Grammar Translation Method?
Grammar Translation Method
The Grammar Translation
Method is a method of
foreign or second language
teaching which uses
translation and grammar
study as the main teaching
and learning activities.
 Characteristics
1. To read foreign literature.
2. Emphasis on grammar rules.
3. Reading and writing
4. Memorization and translation
5. Emphasis on accuracy
6. Deductive method
7. Role of mother tongue
8. Least attention on pronunciation
9. Role of teacher in GTM
10. Role of student
Principles 03
1. Teachers must assert their authority, as their role is to
transmit knowledge to learners and the learner’s native
language is the medium for instruction.
2. Learners need to be able to read the literature written in the
target language and learn all the relevant vocabulary and
grammar.
3. Focus on learning the rules of grammar and their application
in translating passages from one language to another.
4. Grammar is taught with extensive explanation in the L1 and
later applied in production of sentences through translation
from one language to another.
5. The primary skills to be improved are reading and writing.
6. its focus is on ACCURACY, not on FLUENCY.
Language Usage 04
L1 USAGE: Classes are conducted in
the native language. Classroom
instructions are given in L1.
L2 USAGE: The foreign language use
is limited. Classroom will use foreign
language for L2.