Foundational Principles of Task-Based Language Teaching
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Melissa Baralt [1]
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[1] Florida International University
Florida International University
Estados Unidos
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- Localización: ELT journal: An international journal for teachers of English to speakers of other languages, ISSN 0951-0893, Vol. 77, Nº 4, 2023, págs. 518-521
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
The way in which Martin East presents task-based language teaching for readers of all levels—and, in particular, for teachers—makes his new text, Foundational Principles of Task-Based Language Teaching, a fantastic and brilliant contribution to the field of applied linguistics and language teaching. After reviewing the theoretical principles of task-based language teaching (TBLT), East moves the reader through a clear explanation of task and task sequencing, how grammar fits into TBLT, how assessment using tasks can be carried out, how to evaluate task-based classrooms and programs, and, finally, opportunities for and challenges with TBLT. Synthesizing TBLT as an evidence-based and theoretically informed approach to L2 pedagogy, East masterfully details for readers what TBLT looks like in practice. Critical to highlight is the fact that this book is open access. Anyone can download this book and read it entirely for free! The fact that it is free meant I could use it with my class with instant accessibility; therefore, this review is based not only on my reading the book but also on using it as a text in my Task-Based Language Teaching course and Teaching Practicum with graduate students who are student teachers.
