Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching

The syllabus is based on situations or topics, not usually on linguistic structures.

• The syllabus is based on situations or topics, not usually on linguistic structures.
• Learning another language also involves learning how speakers of that language live.

What are the goals of teachers who use the Direct Method?

• Teachers who use the Direct Method intend that students learn how to communicate in the target language. In order to do this successfully, students should learn to think in the target language.