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Download Solution PDFIn communicative approach to English the focus is
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Download Solution PDFThe communicative approach seeks to develop among learners 'communicative competence' (the ability to put language to effective practical use) as opposed to purely linguistic knowledge.
- The communicative approach is based on the idea that learning a language successfully comes through having to communicate real meaning.
- When learners are involved in real communication, their natural strategies for language acquisition will be used, and this will allow them to learn and use the language.
Key Points
- In the communicative approach, language is exploited practically by means of communication and it emphasizes message and meaning rather than grammar.
- The communicative approach is a method of language teaching which makes learners confident to communicate effectively by involving them in real communication.
- It highlights the importance of real communication for learning to take place rather than emphasizing writing skills and grammatical aspects of communication.
- Linguistic competence refers to the ability of an individual to possess knowledge of the target language and understand the use of the same.
Thus, it is concluded that in a communicative approach to English the focus is on the message.
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