COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING (CLT) AND TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING (TBLT)
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Keywords: Language teaching, CLT, TBLT, communicative competence, task- based learning, language acquisition, ESL, EFL, methodology comparisonAbstract
Abstract
This article compares two popular language teaching methods—Communicative
Language Teaching (CLT) and Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT). Both
approaches aim to help learners use language in real-life situations, but they go about
it in different ways. CLT focuses on developing communication skills through
interaction and fluency, while TBLT encourages learning through completing real-
world tasks. By exploring their features, strengths, and challenges, this article helps
language teachers choose or combine methods that best support their students’
learning.
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