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direct method

di·rect meth·od
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-rekt, dahy- meth-uh d]
    • /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ- ˈmɛθ əd/
    • /dəˈrekt ˈmeθəd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-rekt, dahy- meth-uh d]
    • /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ- ˈmɛθ əd/

Definitions of direct method words

  • noun direct method a technique of foreign-language teaching in which only the target language is used, little instruction is given concerning formal rules of grammar, and language use is often elicited in situational contexts. 1
  • noun direct method a method of teaching a foreign language with minimal use of the pupil's native language and of formal grammar 0
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Origin of direct method

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Direct method

noun
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direct method popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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