English language teaching has gone through various trends and approaches. One of the traditional
approaches is the Grammar Translation Method, which emphasizes memorizing grammar rules and
translation. Newer approaches such as the Direct Method, Audio-Lingual Method, and Communicative
Language Teaching focus on communication and interaction in the target language. Technology has
also been incorporated in language learning, while task-based and project-based approaches emphasize
real-world tasks and projects to develop language and other skills.
What is the main difference between the Grammar Translation Method and the Communicative
Language Teaching approach?