The document discusses Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), an approach to teaching second languages that emphasizes using the language interactively to communicate and perform meaningful tasks. CLT focuses on interaction as both the means and goal of learning, considers communicative dimensions beyond just grammar structures, provides motivation for learners, and centers around their interests and needs. Some key benefits of this approach include its holistic view of language, ability to motivate learners, and relevance in a world where communication technologies are increasingly important.

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3. The primary goal of language
teaching is enabling students to
use
the
language
to
communicate.
Communication
involves using language functions
as well as grammar structures.

4. Communicative Language
Teaching (CLT) which is an approach
to the teaching of second and foreign
languages, emphasizes interaction as
both the means and the ultimate goal
of learning a language. It is also
referred to as “Communicative
Approach”.

5. It concentrates on the following:
•Interactions: using language to
communicate,
•Tasks: using language to perform
meaningful tasks
•Learner: putting the learners’ interests
needs in the forefront.

6. Merits of CLT
There are many advantages in teaching
according to the communicative approach:
•CLT is a holistic approach. It doesn’t focus
only on the traditional structural syllabus. It
takes into consideration communicative
dimension of language.
•CLT provides vitality and motivation within
the classroom.

7. •CLT is a learner centered approach. It capitalizes on the interests and
needs of the learner.
•In a world where communication of information technology has
broken new considerable ground, CLT can play an important role in
education.