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ROLE OF DIRECT METHOD VS GRAMMAR TRANSLATION METHOD IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO ADULT LEARNERS IN PAKISTAN

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glr.2022(VII-I).20      10.31703/glr.2022(VII-I).20      Published : Mar 2022

Role of Direct Method Vs Grammar Translation Method in Teaching English to Adult Learners in Pakistan

Abstract

    This paper traces the impact of Translation Method and the Direct Method on adult language learners in Pakistan. It points out the major emotional and psychological factors related to the medium of instruction in the class. It explores whether L1 use in the class negatively or positively impacts adult English language learners. Since it is a descriptive/quantitative study, a survey has been administered to the teachers and students. With the help of statistical data analysis, this research explores the impact of DM-GTM. The study highlights the current situation and gives food for thought to language learners, teachers,administrators, and policymakers to improve English language teaching/learning in Pakistani colleges and universities. The article opens the doors for future research on diverse aspects of the issue.

    GTM/DM, Adult Language Learners, Descriptive/Qualitative Study, Emotional/Psychological Factors

    (1) Muhammad Sabboor Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, GC Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sheeza Akbar Khan
    Department of English, GC Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Aisha Farid
    Assistant Professor (English), GC Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Hussain, M. S., Khan, S. A., & Farid, A. (2022). Role of Direct Method Vs Grammar Translation Method in Teaching English to Adult Learners in Pakistan. Global Language Review, VII(I), 229-242. https://doi.org/10.31703/glr.2022(VII-I).20

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Hussain, Muhammad Sabboor, Sheeza Akbar Khan, and Aisha Farid. 2022. "Role of Direct Method Vs Grammar Translation Method in Teaching English to Adult Learners in Pakistan." Global Language Review, VII (I): 229-242 doi: 10.31703/glr.2022(VII-I).20

HARVARD

    HARVARD : HUSSAIN, M. S., KHAN, S. A. & FARID, A. 2022. Role of Direct Method Vs Grammar Translation Method in Teaching English to Adult Learners in Pakistan. Global Language Review, VII, 229-242.

MHRA

    MHRA : Hussain, Muhammad Sabboor, Sheeza Akbar Khan, and Aisha Farid. 2022. "Role of Direct Method Vs Grammar Translation Method in Teaching English to Adult Learners in Pakistan." Global Language Review, VII: 229-242

MLA

    MLA : Hussain, Muhammad Sabboor, Sheeza Akbar Khan, and Aisha Farid. "Role of Direct Method Vs Grammar Translation Method in Teaching English to Adult Learners in Pakistan." Global Language Review, VII.I (2022): 229-242 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Hussain, Muhammad Sabboor, Khan, Sheeza Akbar, and Farid, Aisha (2022), "Role of Direct Method Vs Grammar Translation Method in Teaching English to Adult Learners in Pakistan", Global Language Review, VII (I), 229-242

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Hussain, Muhammad Sabboor, Sheeza Akbar Khan, and Aisha Farid. "Role of Direct Method Vs Grammar Translation Method in Teaching English to Adult Learners in Pakistan." Global Language Review VII, no. I (2022): 229-242. https://doi.org/10.31703/glr.2022(VII-I).20