Methods of Teaching
English
By: - Shri. Khodave Dnyaneshwar
M.A. (Eng), M. Ed.,
Shardabai Pawar College of Education For Women,
Shardanagar, Baramati,
Dist – Pune, Maharashtra, India
[email protected]
Methods and Approaches
 Grammar-translation
 Structural Approach
Method
 Direct Method
 Dr. West’s New Method
 Communicative Approach
Grammar-translation Method
 Word is the unit of teaching
 Use of mother tongue is important
 Formal Grammar is taught by Deductive
Method
Grammar translation Method
 Merits
 Demerits
 No direct bond between
 Easy for common
teacher
 No use of A/V aids
 Time Saving
 Reading is developed
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thoughts and
expressions
Speaking is neglected
TL process dull and dry
Students passive
Exact translation is not
possible
Direct Method
 English is directly taught in the class room
 No use of mother tongue in the class room by
the teacher
 Natural method follows the natural way of
learning a language i. e. L S R W
 Situational Approach
Direct Method
 Merits
 Demerits
 Develops all skills
 Difficult for common
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LSRW
Fluency in speech
Use of A/V aid
TL process interesting
Students are active
teacher
 Creative and expert
teachers required
 Difficult to explain
abstract concepts
Dr. West’s New Method
 Principle: - Reading aspect must be such a
skill which helps the students to acquire other
skills easily
 Reading is by far the shortest road to learning
to speak and write
Dr. West’s New Method
 Merits
 Develops reading skill
 Demerits
 Over emphasis on
of students
 Useful for lower grade
teacher to follow in
class
 Develops
comprehension
 Interest in reading is
increased
reading skill
 Neglects oral skills
 TL process become dull
and monotonous
Structural Approach
 Learning a language by getting mastery over
various structures
 Structures can be taught by creating
adequate situations
 Practice of structure either in written or in oral
form is important
 Oral way of teaching is important
 Speech practice is important
Communicative Approach
 Communication Competence is important
 Ability to use the language = Communicative
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Competence
Fourfold skills of Language learning : Listening,
Speaking, Reading and Writing are developed
Students are active
TL process is student centered
Teacher is facilitator, guide, assistant, motivator
Pair Work, Group Work is expected in the class
Situational Approach is used