Task Based Learning

Task Based Learning is an "approach to language learning and it is based on the idea that students should be given tasks to perform with the intent of providing an environment that best promotes the natural language learning process." The tasks involves meaningful activities such as problem solving and discussions.

Comments:

- Learners might be fluent, but there is a risk they use inaccurate language as there is a focus on meaning and not on form;

- According to Foster and Skehan (1996), if "learners are given time to plan before they begin a task, significantly increases the complexity accuracy, and fluency of language they use."

Bibiography:

Foster, Pauline. "Key Concepts in ELT". 2010. Web

Ellis, Rod. Task-based Language Learning and Teaching. Oxford University Press, 2003.

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