This document discusses the task-based approach (TBA) to language learning. It outlines several key points about TBA, including that it focuses on using tasks to develop communicative skills through interaction and meaning exchange. It describes tasks as classroom activities that require learners to comprehend, manipulate, or produce the target language. The document also discusses sequencing tasks from simpler to more complex based on concepts like those proposed by Skehan. Finally, it notes that TBA can provide a balanced approach to language learning if used in combination with a focus on both grammar and effective communication.