Grammar translation method is a way of studying a language that approaches the language through the detailed analysis of its grammar rules followed by the application of this knowledge to the task of translating sentences and texts into and out of the target language. It was primarily used to teach foreign language that is English in India since long. Sanskrit too was started teaching by this method after the arrival of Britishers in India. Even today to a very large extent, Sanskrit is taught through this method at all levels of education in the country.
Features of Grammar translation method
Ø The sentence is the basic unit of teaching and language practice .Much of the lesson is devoted to translating sentences into and out of the target language. And it is this focus on the sentence that is a distinctive feature of the grammar translation method.
Ø Reading and writing are the major focus; little or no systematic attention is given to speaking or listening.
Ø Grammar is deductively that is through the presentation and study of grammar rules which are practiced through translation exercises.
Ø Students’ native language is the medium of instruction. It is used to explain new words; grammatical aspects etc. and make the students comprehend the text.
Merits of Grammar translation method
Ø Grammar translation method helps in making students understand different aspects of Sanskrit grammar such as sandhis, cases, Formation of words etc.
Ø It also helps in better comprehension of the given text as they are taught the meaning through some other language.
Ø It improves their knowledge of Sanskrit grammar
Ø Lot of importance is given to the correct use of grammar in Sanskrit even today. So teaching a language through this method helps students to learn grammar better.
Ø Students learn to read and write correctly in Sanskrit as they learn grammar.
Ø It is a useful method for teaching at higher secondary level as there are extracts from the Vedic and classical works.
Limitations of Grammar translation method
Ø Teaching of Sanskrit through this method does not provide any exposure for speaking and listening in Sanskrit. Thus oral work is neglected.
Ø It is against the natural way of learning the language.
Ø There is lot of wastage of mental energy as students first think in some other language and try to understand the meaning.
Features of Grammar translation method
Ø The sentence is the basic unit of teaching and language practice .Much of the lesson is devoted to translating sentences into and out of the target language. And it is this focus on the sentence that is a distinctive feature of the grammar translation method.
Ø Reading and writing are the major focus; little or no systematic attention is given to speaking or listening.
Ø Grammar is deductively that is through the presentation and study of grammar rules which are practiced through translation exercises.
Ø Students’ native language is the medium of instruction. It is used to explain new words; grammatical aspects etc. and make the students comprehend the text.
Merits of Grammar translation method
Ø Grammar translation method helps in making students understand different aspects of Sanskrit grammar such as sandhis, cases, Formation of words etc.
Ø It also helps in better comprehension of the given text as they are taught the meaning through some other language.
Ø It improves their knowledge of Sanskrit grammar
Ø Lot of importance is given to the correct use of grammar in Sanskrit even today. So teaching a language through this method helps students to learn grammar better.
Ø Students learn to read and write correctly in Sanskrit as they learn grammar.
Ø It is a useful method for teaching at higher secondary level as there are extracts from the Vedic and classical works.
Limitations of Grammar translation method
Ø Teaching of Sanskrit through this method does not provide any exposure for speaking and listening in Sanskrit. Thus oral work is neglected.
Ø It is against the natural way of learning the language.
Ø There is lot of wastage of mental energy as students first think in some other language and try to understand the meaning.
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