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#REDIRECT [[Task-based language learning]]
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'''Task-based learning''' is a language learning method popularised by [[N. Prabhu]] while working in [[Bangalore, India]]. Prabhu figured out that his students could learn language just as easily with a non-linguistic problems as when they are concentrating on linguistic questions. Task-based learning is used widely for language learning.
[[Jane Willis]] broke it into three sections. The pre-task, the task cycle, and the language focus.
== Pre-task ==
The pre-task consists of an introduction to the topic and to the task. For example; the topic is ordering food. As the teacher writes down some possible answers, (s)he underlines the key words like cheeseburger and fries. They now may see a video of some people at a restaurant ordering food.
== Task Cycle ==
This consists of the task itself, planning, and a report. For example; the students get into groups and pretend order or role-play with each other as the teacher monitors (the task). The students then plan on what they will tell the rest of the class about what they just did (the plan). Finally, they tell the report to the class about what they did (the report).
== Language Focus ==
This consists of an analysis and practice. For example; the students may examine and discuss any accompanying text, audio, or visuals. The teacher may also conduct some sort of practice, like a game.
This type of method steers teachers away from traditional roles, such as a controller. The Task Language Learning method proposes that teachers take a different attitude toward accuracy, unlike attitudes from [[Audio-lingualism]] or [[Present Practice Produce|PPP]] methodologies.
== See also ==
[[Fremdsprachen und Hochschule]] (German academic journal)
==External links==
* [http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/methodology/task_based.shtml British Council Teaching English - Methodology: A Task-based approach]
* [http://www.willis-elt.co.uk Jane and Dave Willis website]
* [http://www.widgets-inc.com Widgets: A task-based course in practical English]
* [http://www.teachinteract.com Interact: Learn Through Experience website]
* [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0838440851/qid=1115836407/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/103-5404277-8559801?v=glance&s=books Atlas: Learning-centered communication]
== Further reading ==
The Practice of English Language Teaching 4th edition by Jeremy Harmer. Pearson Education Ltd 2007. [http://www.jeremy-harmer.com]
[[Category:Language acquisition]]
//[[Doing Task-based Teaching]] by Dave and Jane Willis
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