Communicative Approach and
Task-Based Teaching
Online
October 11, 2013This webinar will be recorded
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Communicative Competence
Pragmaticcompetence
Linguisticcompetence Strategic
competenceFluency
Task-Based Learning
Think of 5 tasks in ascending order
of language dependency.
1. no linguistic ability 2.3.4.5. the most linguistically demanding
Advantages
of Task-Based Learning
1. The focus is moved from the teacher to
the learner;
2. Language is a tool, not a goal;
3. Real life application;
4. Classes are interesting and they
address learners’ needs.
Task-Based Teaching Online
Vyew Features
Dealing with Vyew
Task-Based Activities in Vyew?
Looking for an Apartment
Leaving a Phone Message
Invitations (#2162) by regan76
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Making a Shopping List
Making Appointments
Writing a Cover Letter
Space Planning
Initiating Small Talk
Initiating Small Talk
Giving Directions
Go to Our Vyew Room
1. Follow the link www.vyew.com/356242/Online_Task-
Based_Activities
2. Use Zoom In / Zoom Out tools
3. Explore the activities
4. Leave your feedback!
Task-Based Teaching Online
1. You can create engaging task-
based activities using authentic
resources ONLINE!
2. You can do it easily and for free…
just share a link!
3. You will give your learners a
powerful tool to explore, to
collaborate, to share and to learn!
Questions?
Margarita Berezyanskaya
e-Tutor Coordinator
English Online Inc.
www.myenglishonline.ca
E-mail: [email protected]
Skype: margarita_myenglishonline
Feel free to contact us!
Yulia Savchuk
Volunteer e-Tutor
English Online Inc.
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