Troubleshooting Task-Based Learning

Many language teachers misunderstand Task-Based Learning (also known as Task-Based Language Teaching).

If you don’t have a clear grasp of TBL's core elements, you can't maximise the method's potential. Do you know what makes a task "task-based,"? If not, you're likely not using TBL in ways that truly engage your students.

Unclear tasks = unengaged students = wasted time and effort.

Here are three common challenges with Task-Based Language Teaching, with suggested solutions.

1. Off-task behaviour

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