2. Definition of CLT
Communicative Language Teaching is an
approach to foreign or second language
teaching which emphasises that the goal of
language learning is communicative
competence . According to the same
dictionary, Communicative Language
Teaching the approach which has been
developed by British applied linguists as a
reaction away from grammar-based
approaches .
4. There are
5
character
istics :
An emphasis on learning to communicate
through interaction in the target language
The introduction of authentic texts into
the learning situation
The provision of opportunities for
learners to focus, not only on language
but also on the learning process itself
An enhancement of the learner’s own
personal experiences as important
contributing elements to classroom
learning.
An attempt to link classroom language
learning with language activation outside
the classroom.
5. Learner Roles
The emphasis of CLT on the proccess of
communication leads to different roles of
learner . The role of learner as a negotiator
emerges from the role of joint negotiators
within the group . The learners are expected to
interact primarily with each other and
correction of errors may be absent or
infrequent .
6. Teacher roles
The teacher has main roles
Faciliate the communication proccess
between all participant in the classroom ,
and between these participants and the
various activities and texts
Closely related to the objectives of the first
roleand arises from it
Act as ‘an independent’ participant within
the learning teaching group
7. Meaning is paramount
Dialogues center around communicative functions
Contextualization is a basic premis
Language learning is to communicate
Effective communication is sought
Drills occur peripherally
Comprehensible pronounciation is sought
Any device which helps laerners is accepted students
attempt to communicate from the very beginning
L1 is accepted where it is feasible
Translation may be used
Reading and writing start from the first day
Student learn L2 through communication proccess
The features of CLT
8. Communicative competence is the goal
Linguistic variation is a central concept in materials
and methodology
The sequence is determined by consideration of
content , function , and meaning
The teacher helps learners to motivate them to work
with the language
Language is created through trial and errors
Fluency is the primary goal
Students interact with other people
The teacher can’t know what language the student
will use
The instrinsic motivation will spring from an interest in
what is being communicated
10. Conclusion
CLT is best considered an approach rather
than a method . It refers to a diverse set of
principles that reflect a communicative view
of language and language learning and that
can be used to support a wide variety of
classroom procedures .