direct method
noun
: a teaching method that seeks to dispense with theoretical discussion and historical considerations in favor of concrete observation and practical experience
specifically
: a method of teaching a language through conversation, discussion, and reading in the language itself without translation and without the study of formal grammar
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“Direct method.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20method. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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