Also called the Reading Method. It focuses on developing reading comprehension in the target language, rather than speaking or writing. This approach became popular in the early 20th century when many universities just wanted students to access foreign texts, research, or literature.
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📝 Core Features
Priority on reading comprehension over speaking or writing.
Large emphasis on vocabulary building in context.
Grammar taught only as needed to understand texts ( not as full courses ) .
Translation used occasionally but not as obsessively as GTM.
Texts chosen for interest and usefulness ( not just classics ) .
✅ Strengths
Great for learners who need access to foreign commodities of knowledge ( papers, manuals, literature ) .
Can be used with large classes.
Builds solid vocabulary banks quickly.
❌ Weaknesses
Neglects oral/aural skills.
Students may become rigid text decoders, not flexible communicators.
Without some oral practice, it can impede full language acquisition.
