Grammar Translation
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Memorization
Acquirement of vocabulary
Grammatical rules
Use of words in sentences
Cognates
Synonyms and antonyms
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Translation
Translation of paragraphs
Reading and comprehend texts

The grammar translation method is a method offoreign or second language teaching which usesthe translation and the grammar study as themain teaching and learning activities.

It represents an important tool to help studentsto comprehend English much better
If teachers abuse too much of it, it couldbecome a problem to them. English requirespractice
It stimulates students´ participation

It helps the students to understand the Englishin an easier way, specially when the studentsare begginers.

Advantages
It is helpful for beginners
Vocabulary and grammar are emphasized
Disadvantages
It is focused only in 2 macro abilities readingand writing
Speaking and listening receives little attention
Fossilization

To enable students to read, translate andcomprehend written texts in the sourcelanguage.