The document outlines the task-based language learning approach developed by Dave and Jane Willis, emphasizing the importance of meaningful tasks and authentic language use in education. It describes the phases of task implementation, including pre-task planning and language focus, while also discussing the advantages and disadvantages of this method. Overall, the approach aims to engage students by focusing on tasks rather than solely on language grammar and vocabulary.

2. (Long, 1985.) Piece of work undertaken for oneself or for others freely or for some reward .

3. Examples of Tasks. Make coffee

4. Students do meaningful tasks using the target language . Students are assesed based on the task outcome. ( Willis, 2007) Method of Instruction Focuses on the use of authentic language

5. Dave & Jane Willis’ Design & Development of Task Based Language Learning Approach. * * *

6. Introducction to topic and task Pre-Task

7. 1.-How much money do you need? 2.-How many people do you want to invite ? 3.-Do you need a location ? 4.-What kind of music do you want to play ? 5.-What kind of food and drinks do you want to serve ? http://www.wikihow.com/Plan-a-Party http://www.celebrations.com/ Go to YOUTUBE and watch the video: How to host/organize a party (100% success!) Planning a party

8. Pre-Task Teacher presents (as suggestions) what will be expected of the students. Teacher primes (prepares) the students with key vocabulary or grammar. Teacher may present a model of the task.

9. T A S k

10. Report Characteristics of a Language Task T A S K Planning

13. Task Report

14. Language Focus Analysis Teacher reviews what happened in the task in regards to language .

15. Teacher covers material previously mentioned. Practice Teacher emphasizes key language.

16. Doing tasks exploits a wider range of vocabulary. Students may learn more effectively when their minds are focused on the task, rather than on the language they are using. Why?

18. Advantages

19. Teachers may present language and grammar keys, but students are ultimately free to use what grammar and vocabulary they want. As tasks are familiar to students, these are more engaged to them. Advantages

20. Students are exposed to certain forms of language and neglected of others like debate or argumentation. Disadvantages It is not appropiate as the foundation of a class for beginners.

21. References. Longman Group UK limited. (1990) Dictionary of Contemporaty English (5th.ed.) England: Longman. Nunan, D. ( 2004) Task-based Language Teaching Cambridge University Press. Willis, J. ( 1996 ) A framework for Task-Based Learning , Longman Willis, D. & Willis, J. (2007). Doing task-based teaching . Oxford: Oxford University Press