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 The Direct Method is a language teaching approach that emphasizes the use of the target language directly in the learning process. The main aim of this method is to develop students' speaking and listening skills so that they can communicate fluently and understand conversations effectively. Through this method, students are trained to speak using appropriate expressions and convey ideas and opinions clearly. The specific goals of this method include developing speaking and listening skills, vocabulary mastery, understanding sentence structure, correct pronunciation, and the ability to convey messages effectively. Apart from that, this method also aims to train students in social interaction and understanding the cultural context related to the language being studied.  The Direct Method puts forward principles such as a focus on spoken language, inductive teaching of grammar, use of everyday vocabulary, and promotion of active student participation. In this approach, teac...

 Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) is a way of teaching language that focuses on speaking and listening skills. Introduced in the mid-20th century, this method uses the principles of behaviorist psychology, where language learning is considered habit formation. ALM emphasizes repetition and structured practice to help students quickly master language patterns.  One of ALM's strengths is its strong focus on speaking skills. This method is designed to speed up students' ability to speak, so that students can speak confidently in a short time. With positive reinforcement and direct correction, students can immediately correct their mistakes.  However, ALM also has some disadvantages. One of the main criticisms is the lack of attention to more natural communication skills. Students may be able to pronounce sentences well, but have difficulty interacting spontaneously in everyday situations. This makes them unable to communicate effectively even if they are able to speak. ...

  (pictures/shutterstcok.com)      Chapter 2 of "EFL Teaching Methodology" by Dr. Fahrus Zaman Fadhly talks about the Grammar Translation Method (GTM) used in teaching languages. This chapter explains the main goals of GTM, which are to help students learn grammar rules, improve their reading and writing skills, and practice translating between languages. The chapter also lists specific goals for students, like understanding grammar, using vocabulary correctly, and reading literary texts. Overall, it shows how important grammar and translation are in learning a new language.        As teachers, it is important to read and understand the Grammar Translation Method. Knowing how GTM works will help to create good lesson plans that focus on grammar and translation exercises. We should also look for different books and resources that give examples of how to use GTM in the classroom. This way, we can better help our students improve their language s...

      Ilustrasi guru Bahasa Inggris (Sumber foto: Rimanews.com)    The book entitled “EFL Teaching Methodology” is a book created by a lecturer at the English education study program at Kuningan University, namely Dr. Fahrus Zaman Fadhly, M.Pd. One of the things that the author will review is chapter 1 of the book with the title "Perspective On Language & Their Impacts On Language Teaching Methodologies".    Chapter 1 presented provide an in-depth analysis of various perspectives in language teaching, including structural linguistics, behaviorism, cognitivism, and sociocultural aspects. By combining these theories, this chapter shows how each approach has made a significant contribution to language teaching methodology. This is critical to helping educators understand the complexities of language acquisition and design more effective strategies.    One of the main strengths of this chapter is the emphasis on social interaction in lan...