Communicative Approach

It's an approach to language teaching which is based on the idea that activities that involve real communication promote learning. Language is, then, used to carry out meaningful tasks.

Comments:

• activities are selected if the engage the learner in meaningful and authentic language use;
• material are essential and influential.

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Bibliography:

Swan, Michael. "A critical look at the Communicative Approach". ELT journal. Oxford University Press, 1985.

Xiaoju, Li. "In defense of the Communicative Approach". ELT Journal. Oxford University Press, 1984.