5. The Direct Method is named “direct” because meaning should be
connected directly with the target language without translation into
the native language.Basically, the Direct Method aims to provide
language learners with a practically useful Knowledge of language.
MEANI NG
TARGET
LANGUAGE
6. Reading Aloud
Question and Answer Exercise
Student Self-Correction
Conversation Practice
Fill-in-the-blank Exercise
Dictation
Paragraph Writing
7. Never translate: demonstrate.
The syllabus is based on real situations or topics. ( as if students were in
real situations).
8. Never make a speech: ask questions.
Grammar is taught inductively, no explicit grammar.
Never speak with single words: use sentences.
Practice of vocabulary in completes sentences.
Vocabulary is taught through known words ,demonstration , authentic
objects (realia), pictures , and miming.
9. Never speak too much: make student speak much.
Work on four skills, emphasizing listening and speaking.
10. Never speak formal but speak naturally.
Not memorization but production.