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Task-Based Approach

The document discusses the task-based language teaching (TBLT) approach. It outlines the theory behind TBLT, the roles of teachers and students, types of materials and activities used, as well as advantages and disadvantages of TBLT. The summary highlights that TBLT focuses on using authentic materials to have students complete real-life tasks cooperatively, promoting student-centered learning. However, it can be challenging for teachers to develop appropriate materials and tasks.

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Task-Based Approach

The document discusses the task-based language teaching (TBLT) approach. It outlines the theory behind TBLT, the roles of teachers and students, types of materials and activities used, as well as advantages and disadvantages of TBLT. The summary highlights that TBLT focuses on using authentic materials to have students complete real-life tasks cooperatively, promoting student-centered learning. However, it can be challenging for teachers to develop appropriate materials and tasks.

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TASK-BASED

APPROACH
“TBLT's solution is to employ an analytic (task) syllabus, but with a focus on form to
deal with problematic linguistic features, and provision of opportunities for intentional
learning to speed up the learning process and to supplement the adult's weaker capacity
for incidental learning, especially instance learning.”
― Mike Long, Second Language Acquisition and Task-Based Language Teaching
THEORY OF LANGUAGE LEARNING
TBLT highlights the instrumental value of language.
Class is organized around the tasks not around language learning.
Authentic language/materials are used to complete a meaningful task.
Mistakes are neglected.
ROLES
 Sets clear objectives.  Go through suggested activities to
 Gives the task/tasks. reach the goal.
 Provides materials.  Work in pairs/ groups to perform the
 Creates the environment. task, actively cooperate with each
 Leads students other
through the activities  Perform the task similar to a real life
to solve the final real life task. task
 Evaluates the final task.  Report on the final task, give their
 Gets students feedback on the task. feedback.
MATERIALS
Authentic podcasts/texts/dialogues
Maps/charts
Realia
Teacher-developed materials
TYPES OF ACTIVITIES
Pre-task activities. Matching, filling in gaps, cloze
Meaningful (real-life situation) tests.
task. Role-plays, case studies, problem-
Post-task review. solving tasks, projects,
classifying, comparing.
Feedback on the
performance/tasks completed.
TBLT

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
 Offers the opportunity for natural learning  It is challenging for teachers in terms of
inside the classroom. developing tasks/materials (finding authentic
materials, adapting them to students levels,
 Emphasizes meaning over form.
needs).
 Increases intrinsic motivation.
 Difficult to apply in beginner levels.
 Promotes student-centered learning.  Students may tend to use L1 while
 Can be used alongside other approaches. performing a task.
 ……………………………………….  …………………………………….
SUMMARY
Task-based approach focuses on a language as a tool. It is based on using
authentic materials and make students to work cooperatively to complete a
real-life language task, make decisions or solve problems. The main
advantage of the method is student-centered learning and students’
autonomy. However, it is time-consuming and demanding for teachers to
develop materials for the lesson.
CONCLUSION

TBLT IS AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH BASED ON


A REAL LIFE TASK. IT PROMOTES AND GREATLY FACILITATES
LANGUGAE LEARNING WHEN USED APPROPRIATELY.

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