THE LANGUAGE LEARNING TASK: TBL, CBL, PBL
Keywords:
Task-Based Learning, Content-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, Communicative Competence, Autonomy, Language Acquisition, Language Tasks, Critical Thinking, Classroom Strategies, MotivationAbstract
This article explores three influential task-based approaches in language education: Task-Based Learning (TBL), Content-Based Learning (CBL), and Project-Based Learning (PBL). It highlights their pedagogical foundations, instructional strategies,
and implementation in the classroom. By comparing their methods and benefits, the article provides educators with insight into choosing suitable techniques for effective language acquisition. The synergy among these approaches helps develop
communicative competence, critical thinking, and learner autonomy, making them highly relevant in modern language teaching. Examples and scholarly sources support the analysis of their effectiveness in language learning environments.
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Websites:
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https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk – British Council resources on TBL and
PBL
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for PBL
3.
https://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning – Strategies and examples
https://www.clilmedia.com – CBL and CLIL resources and guides
