Communicative Language Teaching

1. Read the following article and reflect upon the principles and strategies related to Communicative Language Teaching (CLT).

"An Overview of Communicative Language Teaching"

2.  GROUP DISCUSSION: Read Questions for Reflection at the end of  “An Overview of Communicative Language Teaching” and share your answers with your colleagues.

3. Using the Activity Design Checklist at  http://fc.epi.sc.edu/~alexandra_rowe/00013DE0-80000003/0017FBC4-00249F96  review ONE of the following activities:

 LEAVING PHONE MESSAGES

 THE MARKETING MIX

 JOB INTERVIEW 

 VOCABULARY - MEETINGS 

4. Focus on the use of web-based materials used in the activities. Was it authentic or ready made? If authentic, how was it adapted to the students' language level and purpose of the activity?