The grammar-translation method. ''VS'' The Direct Method

1. CONTRASTE

1.1. 1- Classes are taught in the mother tongue, with little active use of the target language.

1.2. 2- Much vocabulary is taught in the form of lists of isolated words.

1.3. 3- Grammar provides the rule for putting words together.

1.4. 1- Classroom instruction was conducted exclusively in the target language.

1.5. 2- Only everyday vocabulary and sentences were taught.

1.6. 3-Grammar was taught inductively.

2. COMPARE

2.1. 1- Grammar

2.2. 2- Vocabulary

2.3. 3-Teacher's attitude

2.4. 4- Student's role

2.5. 5-Skills to be improved