《绵阳四川》PPT课件.pptVIP

Task-based in practice 绵阳.四川 Roamergary@ July 2006 How would you react to these “English”? Implication: English learning is more than just dismantling and reassembling, translating back and forth! This presentation includes: Teach to English Why task-based What task-based How task-based Teach to English tests Review Mock tests Why task-based? Does it really work in a Chinese context? In what way is it superior to other approaches, say Grammar-translation or PPP? Does it contribute to our immediate concern---the tests? Findings from classroom observation Two extremes Class still conducted in the old way,with complete neglect of new elements in Go For It, namely, functions, experiencing and interaction Tasks and activities all the way, with little language learning taking place. Many students fail to respond successfully to the demands from the assignments Findings from test analysis Listen and respond Why not go to the seaside for your holiday? A. Sounds great. B. I don’t know. C. Because I’m busy. The majority chose C, WHY? New insight into language and language learning learning language v.s. learning about language Language for study v.s. language for use Linguistic knowledge municative competence Accuracy to fluency v.s. fluency to accuracy Meaning v.s. form Teacher dominance v.s. student autonomy Words grammar alone do not entail correct comprehension If you can read this, then you haven’t spent enough money New insight into language and language learning Language learning contains Formulaic chunks of language, e.g. ready made expressions such as “Can I have a __?’ and ‘I would be grateful if you would __’. Generative rules such as –ed for past events Language and culture Example-based learning in tests ?—?Universal Ticket Office,________? —?I’d like to book two tickets for 9:00 show tonight. —?No problem. A. What’s up B. How may we help you C. What to do D. Are you going to buy tickets New insight into language and language learning decl