Communicative Methodologies and Language Learning Essay by Master Researcher
Communicative Methodologies and Language Learning
This paper discusses whether communicative teaching methods are superior to older methodologies in learning a language.
# 84303
| 1,125 words
| 1 source
| 2005
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on Dec 01, 2005
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Linguistics
(General)
, Language
(English: Linguistics)
, Communication
(Interpersonal)
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Description:
This essay considers whether modern language teaching methods - namely, communicative methodologies -are really any better than older methodologies in facilitating language acquisition. The writer claims that these methods are better. Further the writer points out that this can be measured according to the learner's age, aptitude and motivation to learn another language. The writer concludes that communicative methods are more like real communication.
From the Paper:
"In one way, it might seem clear from the outset that communicative language teaching methodologies are superior to earlier methodologies in all measurable aspects; after all, if they were not better, there would have been little sense in deviating from the older methods. Furthermore, in terms of the three learner variables - aptitude, age and motivation - it seems as though communicative language methodologies are indeed superior. However, this is particularly the case with two of these three variables, age and motivation. This is probably because communicative methods of teaching language offer much greater flexibility, and as such, they can accommodate a range of student ages and can also go a long way toward stimulating motivation where it may not previously have existed."Cite this Essay:
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