CTET-2020
Methods of TOE
By Himanshi Singh
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1. Grammar Translation Method
• It is one of the oldest methods of teaching English in India.
• It is also known as Classical/Traditional method.
• Classes are taught in the mother tongue, with little active use of the
target language.
• Beginning with the key skills of reading and grammar.
Limitations
• The major limitation of this approach is the neglect of spoken
language and natural speech.
• Even though the learners become proficient in reading and writing
the target language, they cannot often negotiate a simple
communicative encounter.
• It is used to gain access to the literature in the target language, learn the structures and
vocabulary for reading and writing and for translation from and into the target language.
• A lot of emphasis is laid on accuracy of the content.
• Much of vocabulary is taught in the form of lists of isolated words.
Q. Little or no attention is given to
pronunciation in ____ method.
A. Audio-lingual
B. Grammar-translation
C. CLT
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Q. Grammar translation method of
teaching English heavily relies on:
A. Meaning focused teaching.
B. Form focused teaching.
C. Direct teaching as a strategy for learning.
D. Language use as the main focus.
2. Direct Method
• It is also known as Natural/Reformed method.
• Opposite of grammar-translation method.
• Use of mother tongue is discouraged.
• Attention is on speaking and listening.
• Grammar is taught inductively and indirectly.
Q. The method of teaching foreign
language without using the pupil’s first
language is:
A. Direct method
B. Classical method
C. Grammar-translation method
D. Old method
3. Dr. West’s New Method
• It was devised by Dr. Michael West.
• It was against the Direct method.
• Focuses on silent reading.
• It favors judicious use of mother tongue.
• It ignores the skills of listening, speaking and writing.
4. Bilingual Method
• It was developed by C.J. Dodson.
• The help of mother tongue is also taken here along with the
target language.
• Children are not allowed to use the mother tongue, teacher
uses it when needed.
• Sandwich technique is used.
5. Audio-Lingual Method
• This pattern practice and drill produced only limited
language.
• Their ability to express themselves is limited to the set
phrases they have practiced.
6. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
• Socially acceptable and contextually appropriate language.
Q. Communicative Language
Teaching replaced basically:
A. Natural language processing.
B. Structural teaching.
C. Situational language teaching.
D. Motivational Teaching.
Q. Which of the following approaches/method
advocates linguistic competence and
performance?
A. Grammar translation method.
B. Communicative Approach.
C. Direct method.
D. Structural Approach.
7. Structural Approach
• Alternative to the direct method of teaching.
• A scientific selection and grading of structures
patterns of sentences vocabulary.
Situational Approach
8. Natural Approach of Teaching English
• Natural Approach of Teaching English was developed by
Tracy Terell and Stephen Krashen.
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