In this unit, we were introduced to the Grammar Translation Method and the advantages and disadvantages of using it in second language classrooms. In a publication by Mohammed Rhalmi (April 4, 2009. Updated Aug. 26th, 2014) "GTM is an old method which was originally used to teach dead languages which explains why it focuses mainly on the written form at the expense of the oral form." This method allows the L2 learner to make use of his/her mother tongue to understand the meaning of words and phrases. However, some of the disadvantages that are argued about using this method are that GTM is good at "teaching about a language," not "teaching the language" and "translation is misleading. This is just to mention a couple.