Category: Direct Method

This “direct” or “natural” method was developed c. 1900 as an alternative to the grammar-translation approach. It enjoyed considerable popularity until c. 1930, especially in U.K. public schools (the equivalent of US private schools). A well-known example of a textbook that employs this approach is Rouse’s Greek Boy. Starting in the 30s, the “direct” or… Continue reading Direct Method →