Task-Based Teaching That Works

This webinar introduces Task-Based Learning (TBL) for English as a Foreign Language (EFL), a methodology that shifts focus from explicit grammar instruction to communication and real-world language use. TBL aims to foster learner autonomy, confidence, and fluency. A typical TBL lesson includes a pre-task introduction, a task cycle where students complete an activity (like planning a trip) with the teacher monitoring, and a post-task language focus for reflection and addressing specific language gaps. Benefits include promoting authentic communication and boosting engagement. Challenges can involve students’ use of their native language or teachers feeling a loss of control. TBL is often most effective with older or higher-level learners.