Communicative Approach in Teaching English
The Communicative Approach is based on the idea that learning a language successfully comes through having to communicate real meaning. In the Communicative Approach, the main objective is to present a topic in context as natural as possible. In this page, On TESOL introduces the principles, features, and techniques used in the Communicative Approach. You will also find free video tutorials on how to teach grammar, vocabulary, and language skills using the Communicative Approach. PRINCIPLES OF THE COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH: Language learning is learning to communicate using the target language. The language used to +/*communicate must be appropriate to the situation, the roles of the speakers, the setting and the register. 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. Typical activities of this approach are: games, prob