Task-Based Language Teaching

Theory and Practice

Rod Ellis author Craig Lambert author Peter Skehan author Natsuko Shintani author Shaofeng Li author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:17th Oct '19

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A comprehensive account of the research and practice of task-based language teaching.

Five leading researchers present a comprehensive and balanced account of task-based language teaching, investigating theoretical and pedagogical literature, research and practice. This is an authoritative and much needed book for students, researchers and teachers of education, applied linguistics and TESOL.Task-based language teaching is an approach which differs from traditional approaches by emphasising the importance of engaging learners' natural abilities for acquiring language incidentally through the performance of tasks that draw learners' attention to form. Drawing on the multiple perspectives and expertise of five leading authorities in the field, this book provides a comprehensive and balanced account of task-based language teaching (TBLT). Split into five sections, the book provides an historical account of the development of TBLT and introduces the key issues facing the area. A number of different theoretical perspectives that have informed TBLT are presented, followed by a discussion on key pedagogic aspects - syllabus design, methodology of a task-based lesson, and task-based assessment. The final sections consider the research that has investigated the effectiveness of TBLT, addresses critiques and suggest directions for future research. Task-based language teaching is now mandated by many educational authorities throughout the world and this book serves as a core source of information for researchers, teachers and students.

ISBN: 9781108713894

Dimensions: 228mm x 152mm x 23mm

Weight: 620g

430 pages