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Episode Synopsis
In this episode I take on the topic of communicative language teaching (CLT). What is it exactly and how do we teach communicatively? [sign up for Talking Points] Topics:CLT is an approach and not a method.Difference between an approach and a method? Bill VanPatten's description of CLT.The role of input.The role of output.The communicative classroom:student-centeredstudents create with languagefocus is communicating messagesWhat does this look like in the classroom?PerformanceAssessmentWhat does the teacher do in the communicative language classroom?**Blog post on the communicative language teaching mindset shift.**Download pdf with all of these details on communicative language teachingLet's Connect!Sign up for Talking Points, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools and resources for language teachers.wlclassrom.comTwitter: @wlclassroomInstagram: @wlclassroomFacebook: /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook GroupSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
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