2. 1
• Knowing a language was being able to speak
it
2
• Second language learning must be an
imitation of first language learning
3
• Printed word must be kept away from second
language learner for as long as possible
3. 4
• The written word / writing should be
delayed until after the printed word has
been introduced.
5
• The learning of grammar/ translating
skills should be avoided
6
• All above items must be avoided
because they hinder the acquisition of
a good oral proficiency.
4. The major mistake is this
method believes that foreign
language must be learned as
mother tongue
5. 2. Learning new language is
different from learning mother
tongue. This should be aware by
the teacher
6. 3. Compare learning of
second language
Tell the students that
learning second or
foreign language is also
important
7. 4. The Direct Method rejects use of the printed word
5. Later disciples of Direct Method took it to extremes and
refused to speak a single word of English in lessons.
6. Successful teacher of the Direct Method needed
competence in his language / stamina/ energy/
imagination/ ability and time to create own materials
and courses
7. Also Direct Methodists failed to grade and structure their materials
adequately
