Communicative Language Teaching and Linguistic Competence Quiz

Study Notes

Communicative Language Teaching

Prioritizes real-life communication and interaction, fostering learner engagement in authentic language use.
Emphasizes fluency over accuracy to develop confidence in speaking.

Linguistic Competence

Refers to a person's knowledge of the language's structure, including vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
Focuses on the underlying rules and forms that govern language use.

Communicative Competence

Encompasses not just linguistic competence but also the ability to use language appropriately in various contexts.
Includes aspects such as sociolinguistic, strategic, and discourse competence.

Information Gap

A communicative activity where participants have different pieces of information and must interact to complete a task.
Facilitates genuine communication and negotiation of meaning between learners.

Morrow's Choice Feature

Emphasizes the importance of learner choice in communicative activities to increase motivation and engagement.
Encourages personal relevance and investment in language learning through autonomy in task selection.

Task-based Language Learning

Focuses on using meaningful tasks as the central unit of language instruction.
Engages learners in real-world tasks that promote the practical use of language skills.

Synthetic vs. Analytic Syllabi

Synthetic syllabi organize language learning around language forms, teaching grammar and vocabulary systematically.
Analytic syllabi emphasize the use of language in meaningful contexts, focusing on fluency and communication.

Task-based Language Learning Foundations

Underpinned by the belief that language is best learned through use and engagement in authentic tasks.
Draws on theories of constructivism, where learners build knowledge through experiences.

Task-based Syllabus Classification

Falls within the category of analytic syllabi, which prioritize communication and task completion over grammatical structures.

Analytic Syllabus Priorities

Prioritizes communication and meaning in language learning, contrasting with focus on discrete language elements.
Encourages the integration of language skills through real-life, context-based tasks.

Description

Test your knowledge of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and linguistic competence with this interactive quiz. Explore key concepts and principles of CLT and assess your understanding of linguistic competence in language instruction. Ideal for language educators and students seeking to enhance their understanding of modern language teaching approaches.