Which of the following are correct about the Direct Method of teaching English?
- A. There is no interference from the mother tongue.
- B. Learners connect directly with English, thinking and expressing themselves in it.
- C. Teaching and learning are carried out in English.
- D. It is useful in overcrowded classrooms.
- E. It is based on the principle of 'doing by learning'.
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Correct answer: A. A, B and C only
Explanation
The Direct Method (Berlitz) excludes translation and the mother tongue, teaching meaning through objects, pictures and actions entirely in English. It needs small classes and fluent teachers, and its principle is 'learning by doing', not D's or E's wording.
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