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Liu, Qing-xue; Shi, Jin-fang – Online Submission, 2007
Language teaching approaches and methods have cast light on the language teaching theory and practice. There are still many controversies about their usefulness and appropriateness. This paper tries to analyze their effectiveness and weakness of several most influential teaching approaches and methods: Grammar-translation Method, Direct Method,…
Descriptors: Language Teachers, Grammar Translation Method, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
Orton, Eric – Modern Languages, 1975
This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using the mother tongue in foreign language instruction, specifically in the explanation phase, in exercises and drills, in testing, and in the presentation of new grammar. (CLK)
Descriptors: Grammar Translation Method, Language Instruction, Language Skills, Language Usage
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Hammerly, Hector – Modern Language Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiolingual Skills, Educational Objectives, Grammar Translation Method
Belasco, Simon – Mod Lang J, 1970
Based on a series of papers presented at the 22nd University of Kentucky Foreign Language Conference, April 1969 and other professional meetings. (DS)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Cognitive Processes, Grammar Translation Method, Language Skills
Darian, Steven – Mod Lang J, 1969
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, English (Second Language), Grammar, Grammar Translation Method
Torrey, Jane W. – 1966
An experiment in language behavior comparing two methods of learning grammatical word order in a new language presents scientific evidence supporting the use of pattern drills in foreign language teaching. The experiment reviews the performance of three groups attempting to learn small segments of Russian "microlanguage": (1) a drill group learned…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Behavioral Science Research, Educational Experiments, Grammar