This document describes the grammar-translation method of teaching foreign languages. Key points: - It focuses on learning grammar rules and applying them through direct translation between the foreign language and the student's native language. Pronunciation and speaking skills are not emphasized. - The goal is for students to understand grammar and be able to translate, rather than communicate, in the foreign language. - Advantages are that it is easy to explain meanings and students are comfortable answering questions in their native language. Disadvantages are that it does not improve speaking or communicative skills in the foreign language.