Communicative Language Teaching

Tip-top Points

Introduction Origin of CLT Language Theory

CLT emphasizes the ability to communicate the meaning of the Noam Chomsky and Hymes were the scholars who criticized Using the language appropriately in social contexts is important and
message, instead of concentrating on grammatical perfection. traditional views. CLT began in Britain during the late 1960s. communicative competence should be acquired.

Communicative Competence Typical Techniques Features of CLT

Gramatical Discourse Authentic Materials Different Recognition

Competence Competence Scrambled Methodologies Engagement
Language Games
Sentences

Communicative Typical Communicative

Competence Techniques Approach

Role Play Songs

Strategic Sociocultural Authentic Variety
Picture Strip Story Materials Diversity
Competence Competence

Role of the Teacher Role of the Students Activity Types in CLT

Mechanical, Meaningful, Communicative Activities

Communicator Communicator

Supporter Facilitator Negotiator Participator

Teacher Students Accuracy versus Fluency Activities

Advisor Analyser Contributor Doer

Information-gap Activities

Manager Collaborator

Jig-saw Activities

Advantages of CLT Disadvantages of CLT Further Reading

CLT is based on pupils’ needs and interests. It uses authentic
resources. That is interesting and motivating for children. Meaningful
language is easily retained by learners.
There is not enough emphasis on the correction of pronunciation and
Richards, J. C. (2006). Communicative language teaching today. New
grammar error. It focuses too much on meaning. It focuses on fluency
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but not accuracy.

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