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Research paper thumbnail of Gender relations in women's lives : a study of fishing households in a central Philppine community

Research paper thumbnail of Gender relations in women's lives : a study of fishing households in a central Philppine community

Research paper thumbnail of Communicative Language Teaching in 21st Century ESL Classroom Communicative Language Teaching in 21 st Century ESL Classroom

Communicative language teaching (CLT) refers to both processes and goals in classroom learning. T... more Communicative language teaching (CLT) refers to both processes and goals in classroom learning. The central theoretical concept in communicative language teaching is 'communicative competence' a term introduced into discussions of language use and second or foreign language learning in the early 1970s. This paper looks at the phenomenon of communicative language teaching (CLT) in the current scenario. The goal of the paper is to show how CLT has been interpreted and implemented in various contexts. Also, the paper discusses ways for teachers to shape a more communicative approach to ELT in the context of their own situation keeping in mind the needs and goals of learners and the traditions of classroom teaching, which is the first step in the development of a teaching program that involves learners as active participants in the interpretation, expression, and negotiation of meaning.

Research paper thumbnail of Applying Communicative Approach in Teaching English as a Foreign Language: a Case Study of Pakistan

The first part of this research is comprised of an experimental study to investigate the comparat... more The first part of this research is comprised of an experimental study to investigate the comparative usefulness of the Grammar Translation Method and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach in teaching English at the intermediate level. A pre-test, post-test group design was used to measure achievement and attitude of the students. The second part of this research is comprised of a survey study to investigate the Pakistani teachers' perception of the CLT approach and their perceived impediments in its application at the higher secondary level. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for this purpose, and ten teachers were interviewed. Keywords: English in Pakistan, Communicative Approach.

Research paper thumbnail of COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING

This paper focuses on the idea of an effective communication between teacher and students aiming ... more This paper focuses on the idea of an effective communication between teacher and students aiming to prove that classroom activities maximize opportunities for learners to use target language in a communicative way for meaningful activities. The emphasis lies on meaning (messages they are creating or tasks they are completing) rather than form (correctness of language and language structure).

Research paper thumbnail of Gender relations in women's lives : a study of fishing households in a central Philppine community

Research paper thumbnail of Gender relations in women's lives : a study of fishing households in a central Philppine community

Research paper thumbnail of Communicative Language Teaching in 21st Century ESL Classroom Communicative Language Teaching in 21 st Century ESL Classroom

Communicative language teaching (CLT) refers to both processes and goals in classroom learning. T... more Communicative language teaching (CLT) refers to both processes and goals in classroom learning. The central theoretical concept in communicative language teaching is 'communicative competence' a term introduced into discussions of language use and second or foreign language learning in the early 1970s. This paper looks at the phenomenon of communicative language teaching (CLT) in the current scenario. The goal of the paper is to show how CLT has been interpreted and implemented in various contexts. Also, the paper discusses ways for teachers to shape a more communicative approach to ELT in the context of their own situation keeping in mind the needs and goals of learners and the traditions of classroom teaching, which is the first step in the development of a teaching program that involves learners as active participants in the interpretation, expression, and negotiation of meaning.

Research paper thumbnail of Applying Communicative Approach in Teaching English as a Foreign Language: a Case Study of Pakistan

The first part of this research is comprised of an experimental study to investigate the comparat... more The first part of this research is comprised of an experimental study to investigate the comparative usefulness of the Grammar Translation Method and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach in teaching English at the intermediate level. A pre-test, post-test group design was used to measure achievement and attitude of the students. The second part of this research is comprised of a survey study to investigate the Pakistani teachers' perception of the CLT approach and their perceived impediments in its application at the higher secondary level. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for this purpose, and ten teachers were interviewed. Keywords: English in Pakistan, Communicative Approach.

Research paper thumbnail of COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING

This paper focuses on the idea of an effective communication between teacher and students aiming ... more This paper focuses on the idea of an effective communication between teacher and students aiming to prove that classroom activities maximize opportunities for learners to use target language in a communicative way for meaningful activities. The emphasis lies on meaning (messages they are creating or tasks they are completing) rather than form (correctness of language and language structure).

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