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.

What is the Grammar-Translation Method? It is a traditional approach to teaching foreign languages that emphasizes the translation of texts from the target language into a student’s native language.