Approaches and Methods for Foreign Language Teaching

Theory of language: 
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a grammar based view of language. 
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verb in ımperative form. 
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Theory of language learning: 
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a stimulus-response view. 

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Approaches and Methods for Foreign Language Teaching 
Communicative language teaching 
(1980s) (1/2) 
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An emphasis on learning to communicate through 
interaction in the target language. Authentic and 
meaningful communication should be the goal of 
classroom activities. 
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The introduction of authentic texts into the learning 
situation. 
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The provision of opportunities for learners to focus, 
not only on the language but also on the learning 
process itself. 

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Approaches and Methods for Foreign Language Teaching 
Communicative language teaching 
(1980s) (2/2) 
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An enhancement of the learner's own personal 
experiences as important contributing elements to 
classroom learning. 
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An attempt to link classroom language learning with 
language activation outside the classroom. 
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Fluency is an important dimension of communication. 
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Communication involves the integration of different 
language skills. 
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Learning is a process of creative construction and 
involves trial and error. 

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Approaches and Methods for Foreign Language Teaching 
Task-based language learning (1/2) 
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