A Lesson Plan of TBLT (Task-Based Language Teaching)

Jiang Ting

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A Lesson Plan of TBLT (Task-Based Language Teaching)

Jiang Ting

Published in International Journal of Secondary Education (Volume 4, Issue 3)

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This article demonstrates a task-based language teaching class in Chinese context, and it follows the three-stage TBLT framework: pre-task; task cycle and the language focus. Rationale for TBLT method; authentic teaching material and specific activities involved in the class have been explained and justified. Finally, it critically evaluates the designed lesson plan in accordance with Chinese context and indicates potential difficulties with practical consideration.

Published in	International Journal of Secondary Education (Volume 4, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijsedu.20160403.12
Page(s)	32-38
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Task-based Language Teaching, Lesson Plan, Activities, Authentic

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