Language Teachers react to a demonstration of an Berlitz Method Lesson. We give our expert opinions on the teaching in this real example of a Berlitz class.
The Berlitz Method, developed by Maximilian Berlitz in the late 19th century, immerses students in the target language to enhance their ability to speak and understand it quickly. Emphasizing communication and conversation, the method encourages students to use the target language in real-life situations. With a focus on grammar, vocabulary, and exposure to authentic materials, the Berlitz Method is widely recognized as a highly effective way to develop communicative competence in a short period of time.
What is the Direct Method?
The Direct Method, also known as the Natural Method, is a language teaching approach that stresses the use of the target language for instruction. It relies on immersion in real-life situations rather than analyzing grammar rules or translation. The teacher uses only the target language and prioritizes speaking and listening over reading and writing.
In the ELT (English Language Teachers): Under The Covers react series, expert teachers break down teaching scenes from movies, TV shows and viral videos of classroom clips – and react to them with a light-hearted spicy commentary on the teaching situations/practices shown within them.