Which method avoids teaching grammar rules and uses only the target language in the classroom, with translation avoided?

• A. Direct Method
• B. Descriptive Grammar
• C. Dictogloss
• D. Discourse Management

Answer: (A)

The Direct Method is built on teaching through immersion in the target language, with no translation and no explicit grammar explanations. In this approach, the teacher models language through conversation, demonstrations, pictures, and real-life tasks, and students respond in the same language. Grammar is learned implicitly as students hear and use patterns in meaningful communication, rather than being taught as rules. The other options don’t center on using only the target language and avoiding translation as their defining feature: descriptive grammar is about analyzing language rules, dictogloss is a listening reconstruction activity with some grammar awareness but not defined by exclusive target-language use, and discourse management focuses on organizing interaction rather than enforcing absence of translation or explicit grammar instruction.