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Task-based language teaching (TBLT), also known as task-based instruction (TBI), focuses on the use of authentic language to complete meaningful tasks in the target language. Such tasks can include visiting a doctor, conducting an interview, or calling customer service for help. Assessment is primarily based on task outcomes rather than on accuracy of prescribed language forms. This makes TBLT especially popular for developing target language fluency and student confidence. As such, TBLT can be considered a branch of communicative language teaching (CLT). In this approach, learners are assessed on their ability to complete the task successfully rather than on the accurate use of specific grammatical forms. Wikipedia →

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  4. Read the landmark paper: Task‐based language teaching: sorting out the misunderstandingsCited 481 times
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