295 Dr.R.Manjula International Journal of Engineering Technology Science and Research IJETSR www.ijetsr.com ISSN 2394 – 3386 Volume 4, Issue 5 May 2017 Methods of Teaching English –A Survey Dr.R.Manjula Asst.Professor of English JNTUACEA. Abstract: The tradition of language teaching has been subjected to tremendous changes, throughout the 20th century.In the process of teaching and learning a method of teaching is very important. A good teacher is always in search of an effective method of teaching and a good method of teaching results in good learning. It is the duty of the language teacher to understand the various methods and techniquesto apply fordifferent learners in different contexts. Introduction: Effective teaching methods are essential tools that can help students achieve success in the class room.Method of teaching is always depends on the aim of teaching English. Suppose the teacher is teaching arithmetic to the students, he should enable the students to apply that knowledge in his day to day life situations. So the teacher of English should also teach English with specific objective in mind. The word method means different things to different people. According to W.F.Mackey, “A method determines what and how much is taught?(selection) the order in which it is taught(gradation) how the meaning and form are conveyed (presentation)and what is done to make the use of the language unconscious(repetition)” Thus a method deals with four things viz.Selection gradation Presentation and Repetition. 1 The term „Method‟ is sometimes compared with the term „Approach‟. According toYardi “Method is rigid while Approach is flexible”. Pointing out the different views often held in less informed circle of teachers about the importance of method. Hefurther asserts: “What matters is the man (the teacher) not the method.” 2 Yardi further explains the connotational difference betweenthe terms „method‟ „methodology‟, and „methodics‟. These are often used in English language teaching pedagogy. Each one of them carries a different shade of meaning. „Method‟, in his opinion „is used in the context of language- teaching methods like „Direct Method‟, „The grammar - translation Method‟ or „The Bilingual Method‟. 3 Yardi further went on to add that the term „method‟ is not strictly speaking a „technical term‟. It is a popular one, and means „a way of doing something‟. It is often used loosely as a substitute for methodology‟. „Methodology‟, according to Yardi, „is a technical term which refers to a body of principles and techniques of teaching‟. 4 The following are the major methods of teaching English that have been tried and tested with its merits and demerits. A. Translation Method: The translation method is better known as the Grammar-Translation Method. It is also called the classical method of teaching English. In this method while teaching a lesson the teacher translates every word, sentence and phrase into mother tongue of a student. The students also required to translate the sentences from their mother tongue into English based on grammar. Advantages:  This method emphasizes the study of grammar.  This method suits average and below average teacher