š Task-based learning activity: planning a party.
š Four stages: pre-task, task preparation, during task, and posttask.
š” Pre-task stage: mentally and linguistically prepare students.
š A good party involves brainstorming, using pictures, and discussion questions.
š· Pictures are a useful tool to engage students in activities and discussions.
š Reading or listening to a model text that mimics the task language helps prepare students for the upcoming task.
š Students are given a step-by-step handout or checklist to follow for a task-based learning activity.
š„ Students work in groups of three to independently build their task and collaborate.
š The teacher observes and takes note of weak and strong language features during the activity.
šļø During task-based learning, students act out their tasks and demonstrate their creativity and language abilities.
š The teacher remains low-key and takes notes on the language being used, addressing both strong and weak language features.
šÆ After completing the task, the teacher reflects on the language learned and encourages exploring other interpretations of task-based learning.
šÆ Task-based learning is an effective approach in teaching English as a foreign language.
š It is essential to tailor language tasks to the interests and needs of the students.
š” Task-based learning promotes meaningful communication and language acquisition.