What is the Direct Method of Teaching ESL/EFL? | Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching

Blog post for different approaches and methods in ESL/EFL teaching: https://eslspeaking.org/approaches-methods-language-teaching/ In the direct method, all teaching occurs in the target language, encouraging the learner to think in that language. The learner does not practice translation or use their native language in the classroom. Practitioners of this method believe that learners should experience a second language without any interference from their native tongue. Keep watching to learn more about the direct method for teaching languages! Want to find 101 ESL Activities for Teenagers and Adults? Check out my book: https://amzn.to/3E5ziyy https://www.facebook.com/eslspeaking/ https://www.pinterest.ca/eslspeaking/ https://www.instagram.com/jackie.bolen/ https://www.tiktok.com/@englishwithjackie?lang=en #esl #teachingEnglish #teachingenglishwithjackie #directmethod Timestamp 0:00 Intro 0:14 What is the direct method? 1:14 Learning language as a baby 1:50 Ultimate goal of the direct method