TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
2. Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT)
3. Content-Based Instruction (CBI)
4. Total Physical Response (TPR)
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is a popular method in TESOL classrooms that focuses on communication as the main goal of language learning. This approach emphasizes real-life communication and interaction in the target language. Students engage in activities that require them to use the language in meaningful contexts, such as role-plays, information gaps, and problem-solving tasks. CLT encourages students to develop their speaking and listening skills through authentic communication situations, rather than just focusing on grammar rules and vocabulary memorization.
Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT)
Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT) is another common teaching method in TESOL classrooms that centers around the completion of tasks as the primary vehicle for language learning. In TBLT, students work on tasks that require them to use language to achieve a specific goal, such as completing a survey, planning a trip, or solving a problem. By engaging in these tasks, students are exposed to authentic language use and are motivated to communicate effectively to accomplish the task. TBLT promotes the development of both fluency and accuracy in language learning.
Content-Based Instruction (CBI)
Content-Based Instruction (CBI) is an approach to language teaching that integrates language learning with the study of a specific content area, such as science, history, or literature. In CBI, language is not taught in isolation but is used as a tool to access and understand content. This method is particularly effective for students who have already reached an intermediate level of language proficiency and are ready to engage with academic or specialized content. CBI helps students develop language skills while also acquiring knowledge in a particular subject area.
Total Physical Response (TPR)
Total Physical Response (TPR) is a teaching method that emphasizes the link between language and physical movement. In TPR, students respond to commands given by the teacher through physical actions, such as standing up, sitting down, or touching objects in the classroom. This approach is especially beneficial for teaching vocabulary and basic grammatical structures, as it engages students kinesthetically in the learning process. TPR is particularly effective for young learners and beginners who may find it challenging to sit still and focus on traditional language lessons.
