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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.
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ESL students taught using the grammar-translation method primarily use their target language.
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F
The grammar–translation method teaches foreign languages derived from the classical (sometimes called traditional) method of teaching Ancient Greek and Latin. (Wikipedia)
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F
The grammar-translation method involves mostly spoken communication or listening comprehension.
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