10 Questions
What is the focus of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)?
Communicative competence
Why is CLT considered 'fuzzy' in teachers' understanding?
It lacks closely prescribed classroom techniques
Who would be suitable for CLT classes according to the text?
Immigrants to Canada with high-intermediate English proficiency
What contributed to the shift from a linguistic structure-centered approach to a Communicative Approach?
The realization that language was fundamentally social
What does communicative competence entail according to the text?
Knowing when and how to say what to whom within a social context
CLT is closely prescribed/defined in terms of classroom techniques according to Klapper (2003).
False
CLT has endured for thirty years due to its lack of flexibility.
False
According to Hymes (1971), fluent communication requires only linguistic competence.
False
The shift to a Communicative Approach was influenced by the understanding of language as fundamentally social.
True
According to Wilkins (1976), language users do not need to perform functions within a social context.
False
Test your knowledge of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in the context of high-intermediate English learners, specifically immigrants living in Canada. Understand how to apply CLT in a class setting for individuals with a good grasp of English language skills.
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