Category: Teaching with the Direct Method
Online Teacher Training for Language Schools: Why Investing in Teachers Pays Off
DLLAB system and growth of a language school
Strong course materials matter, but the quality of a language course ultimately depends on how confidently teachers use them in the classroom. Direct Language Lab online teacher training helps teachers and language schools turn a well-structured coursebook into engaging, consistent…
Online teacher training courses – new dates for autumn 2026!
Teaching with the Direct Method
We invite you to participate in our training courses designed for teachers from language schools cooperating with our publishing house: "How to teach with the direct method from Direct Language Lab coursebooks?" The theoretical and practical training is aimed at…
How to Teach Effectively Using the Direct Method – Part 3: Vocabulary, Grammar and Reading Without Common Pitfalls
Teaching with the Direct Method
In this part, we move on to more advanced elements of the DLLAB Direct Method: how to introduce vocabulary, teach grammar and reading and how to avoid common traps that weaken learning outcomes. In this post you will learn: How…
How to Teach Effectively Using the Direct Method – Part 2: Practical Techniques and Classroom Management
Teaching with the Direct Method
In this part, we move from theory to practice: how to run a Direct Method DLLAB lesson so that the group speaks a lot, stays focused and is evenly engaged. In this post you will learn: How to use questions.…
How to Teach Effectively Using the Direct Method? Part 1: Lesson Structure and Rhythm
Teaching with the Direct Method
Want to accelerate language learning in your school? Discover the 5 core principles of Direct Language Lab's Direct Method – a practical lesson plan, strategic revisions and natural speaking pace that deliver fluent English, German, Spanish and more from lesson…
