Grammar Translation Method

The grammar translation method focuses on ______.

• translating from the L1 to the target language

• constant review and drills of the target language

• learning rules of the language and working with texts

• All of the above

One advantage to using the grammar translation method for acquiring a L2 is:

• Able to read L2 complex texts

• Student has background information/rules to piece together grammatically correct sentences

• Easy to apply to a large class

• All of the above

In what content area is the grammar translation method more easily used?

• Science

• Fine arts

• Mathematics

• English Reading

A disadvantage to using the grammar-translation method for language acquisition is:

• Students are engaged and on task

• Students are able to learn languages easily

• Not learner- centered

• None of the above

What types of classroom activities would a teacher use in the classroom if they were instructed according to the grammar-translation method?

• Translation of reading passages to the target language

• Conjugation of verbs

• Grammar drills

• All of the above

What is another name for the grammar-translation method?

• The cognitive approach

• The classical method

• The TPR method

• All of the above

Consider the following scenario: Jose is given a reading passage in his target language, English. His teacher has him translate the passage into his mother tongue, Spanish. This scenario is a case of the grammar-translation method.

• T

• F

ESL students taught using the grammar-translation method primarily use their target language.

• T

• F

The grammar–translation method teaches foreign languages derived from the classical (sometimes called traditional) method of teaching Ancient Greek and Latin. (Wikipedia)

• T

• F

The grammar-translation method involves mostly spoken communication or listening comprehension.

• T

• F