Despite the prevalence and longevity of the Grammar Translation Method (GTM) in EFL contexts, there exists little empirical research on it. This study explores how the method is used by Korean high school teachers in EFL reading instruction, and specifically, why this method is used. To characterize GTM, the lessons of 22 teachers in the process of covering the reading text were observed, and analyzed. It was noted that while translating the text, some teachers reviewed a considerable number of words and phrases, in addition to points of grammar. Further, since all teachers...