What are the limitations of direct methods in teaching language?

Limitations Of Direct Method

• Lack of Mother Tongue
• Lack of Environment
• Lack of Teachers
• Weakness in Practice
•  Incomplete Method

Limitations Of Direct Method

Lack of Mother Tongue

Due to the lack of the use of the mother tongue, students may not be able to produce the desired meaning and may misuse it.

Lack of Environment

If the surrounding environment is not speaking English, it can be hard for the learners to learn English as they may not have a suitable learning environment.  

Lack of Teachers

There may not be adequately qualified teachers in the school who fit this approach of teaching and hence, it may be difficult to apply the same.

Weakness in Practice

The method may be weak when it is applied in reality because it may not function according to the plans. Read More>>>