PDF Task-Based Language Teaching (Cambridge Language Teaching Library)

The concept of ‘task’ has become an important element in syllabus design, classroom teaching and learner assessment. It underpins several significant research agendas, and it has influenced educational policymaking in both ESL and EFL settings.
Pedagogically, task-based language teaching has strengthened the following principles and practices:
-A needs-based approach to content selection
-An emphasis on learning to communicate through interaction in the The introduction of authentic texts
-The provision of opportunities for learners to focus not only on language contributing elements to classroom learning.