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Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), image, image, image - Coggle Diagram
Communicative Language Teaching (
CLT
)
This approach is based on constructivism theory due learners build knowledge and develop skills through the interaction with others
Relation with other sciences
Sociolinguistics
Pragmatics
Linguistics and Grammar
Normative
Principles
Language learning is learning to communicate using the target language
The learner needs to differentiate between a formal and an informal style
Communicative activities are essential
Activities should be presented in a situation or context and have a communicative purpose
Learners must have constant interaction with and exposure to the target language
Development of the four macro-skills
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Motivation is central
Teacher should raise students' interest from the beginning of the lesson
Trial and error is considered part of the learning
Evaluation concerns not only the learners' accuracy but also their fluency
Techniques
Dialogues
Enter around communicative functions and are not normally memorized
Contextualization is a basic premise
Drilling may occur, but peripherally
Comprehensible pronunciation is sought
Translation may be used where students need or benefit from it
Highlights the importance of real communication. So, it stimulates the communication skills
