Process of Translation Method, Emphasis on reading and writing, Translation and retranslation

Translation Method

Ans:  Translation method

This is the most popular method in Pakistan Schools. It consists of learning English through translation. The words, phrases and sentences of the foreign language are translated in the native language.

Process of Translation Method

(1)     Start with Simple Nouns.

          In translation method, teaching starts with simple words of daily use just like the direct method. In the beginning vocabulary and sound pronunciation should be developed.

(2)     Simple structures.

At the second step, the teacher should introduce very simple structures as “This is”, “etc. There the structure should be translated into mother language. After that the students should e encouraged to form structures themselves.

(3)     Teaching of Grammar

In translation method teaching of grammar goes along with teaching of structures. Concepts of nouns, pronouns, adjectives etc… are clarified with the help of mother language.

(4)     Emphasis on reading and writing.

For achieving mastery in spoken language, emphasis should be on reading and writing. Fluency in reading would help in speaking. Writing too is important for learning a foreign language. After learning a few meaningful words students should be given practice in writing of those words, Reading should always be followed by writing.

(5)     Translation and retranslation

The translation method begins with the translation of simple words and then simple sentences the teacher should proceed from simple to complex sentences. Translation and retranslation is a powerful too for achieving mastery of the language if the teacher uses this tool skillfully.