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Communicative Approach

The communicative approach focuses on using real-life communication to teach language. It developed out of dissatisfaction with methods like audiolingual that did not teach whole, realistic language use. Lessons use topics and situations students may encounter to encourage communication over repetition. The teacher facilitates rather than leads, and accuracy is less important than meaningful exchange. The goal is communicative competence - being able to converse and be understood in the language.

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Communicative Approach

The communicative approach focuses on using real-life communication to teach language. It developed out of dissatisfaction with methods like audiolingual that did not teach whole, realistic language use. Lessons use topics and situations students may encounter to encourage communication over repetition. The teacher facilitates rather than leads, and accuracy is less important than meaningful exchange. The goal is communicative competence - being able to converse and be understood in the language.

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Communicative Approach

Based on the idea that learning language successfully comes through having to communicate real
meaning. When learners are involved in real communication, their natural strategies for language
acquisition will be used, and this will allow them to learn to use the language.

Its origins are many, insofar as one teaching methodology tends to influence the next. The
communicative approach could be said to be the product of educators and linguists who had grown
dissatisfied with the audiolingual and grammar-translation methods of foreign language instruction. They
felt that students were not learning enough realistic, whole language. They did not know how to
communicate using appropriate social language, gestures, or expressions; in brief, they were at a loss to
communicate in the culture of the language studied.

Communicative language teaching makes use of real-life situations that necessitate communication. The
teacher sets up a situation that students are likely to encounter in real life. Unlike the audiolingual method
of language teaching, which relies on repetition and drills, the communicative approach can leave
students in suspense as to the outcome of a class exercise, which will vary according to their reactions and
responses.

A teacher's main role is a facilitator and monitor rather than leading the class.

Lessons are usually topic or theme based , with the target grammar "hidden" in the context
e.g. a job interview (using the Present Perfect tense.)

Lessons are built round situations/functions practical and authentic in the real world e.g. asking for
information, complaining, apologizing, job interviews, telephoning.

Activities set by the teacher have relevance and purpose to real life situations - students can see the direct
benefit of learning.

Dialogues are used that center around communicative functions, such as socializing, giving directions,
making telephone calls.

Emphasis on engaging the learners in more useful, and authentic language rather than repetitive phrases
or grammar patterns.

Emphasis on communication and meaning rather than accuracy.

Emphasis is put on the “appropriacy” of language.

What is the most appropriate language and tone for a particular situation?

Communicative competence is the desired goal . i.e. being able to survive, converse and be
understood in the language.

Emphasis is put on correct pronunciation and choral (group) and individual drilling is used. Authentic
listening and reading texts are used more often, rather than artificial texts simply produced to feature the
target language.

Communicative Approach
Use of songs and games are encouraged and provide a natural environment to promote language and
enhance correct pronunciation.

Feedback and correction is usually given by the teacher after tasks have been completed, rather than
at the point of error, thus interrupting the flow.

Learners are often more motivated with this approach as they have an interesting what is being
communicated, as the lesson is topic or theme based.

Learners are encouraged to speak and communicate from day one, rather than just barking out
repetitive phrases.

Learners practice the target language a number of times, slowly building on accuracy.

Language is created by the individual, often through trial and error.

Learners interact with each other in pairs or groups, to encourage a flow of language and maximize
the percentage of talking time, rather than just teacher to student and vice versa.

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