Communicative Teaching Approach

Communicative Teaching Approach

Definition:

Communicative teaching approach is an approach to foreign or second language, teaching which emphasizes that the goal of language learning is communicative competence.

Characteristics:

1. An emphasis on learning to communicate through interaction in the target language.

2. The introduction of authentic texts into the learning situation.

3. The provision of opportunities for learners to focus, not only on language but also on the learning process itself.

4. Making use of learners’ own personal experiences as important contributing elements to classroom learning.

5. Creating real communication situations in the classroom to link classroom language learning with language activities outside the classroom.

Advantages:

1. wider considerations of what is appropriate and what is accurate

2. wider range of language

3. realistic and motivating language practice

4. drawing on learners’ knowledge and experience

Disadvantages:

1. difficult to tailor syllabus to students’ needs

2. fossilization of learners’ errors

3. unclear about how rules of use can be taught