The document discusses task-based teaching and learning. It defines a task as a communicative activity focused on meaning with a final product or goal. During tasks, students create and interact using the target language. They are provided linguistic and cultural resources and are expected to work collaboratively using these resources to complete the task. The instructor acts as a facilitator, guiding the learning process. Tasks are approached initially to activate prior knowledge and explore the topic. Contextual vocabulary and grammar are then practiced through mini-tasks to prepare students for the culminating final task. Instructors may then evaluate students' completion of the final task.