Communicative Language Learning Flashcards

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Communicative Language Learning
background

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  • Communicative language teaching was developed from the research and writings of applied linguists who emphasized that language equaled communication.
  • In CLT, the goal of language teaching should be based on communicative competence.
  • Communicative competence is defined as the ability to create meaning when interacting with others in the target language, so the focus is on communication in authentic situations.
  • This approach led initially to the institution of the notional-functional approach.
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Communicative Language Learning
Strengths

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The strength of CLT is that it creates a learning environment that closely replicates how students will use language in real-life situations. That is, students participate in real, authentic, and interactive language use in the classroom.

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Communicative Language Learning
Weaknesses

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  • A caveat to this approach is that some practitioners may see communication as only oral/aural skills and may not put enough emphasis on the reading and writing skills that some students may need.
  • Another caveat is that in an attempt to produce communicative skills quickly, accuracy may be overlooked or given little attention.
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