Казахский государственный женский
педагогический университет Вестник №3(51), 2014 г.
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Abstract: The language, therefore becomes an instrument of communication, whose
purpose is to help complete the task successfully. The students can use any language they need to
reach their objective. Usually there is no ‘correct answer’ for a task outcome. Students decide
their own way of completing it, using the language they see fit. In task-based learning, the
central focus of the lesson is the task itself, not a grammar point or a lexical area, and the
objective is not to ‘learn the structure’ but to ‘complete the task’. Of course, to complete the task
successfully students have to use the right language and communicate their ideas. The advantage
of TBL over more traditional methods is that it allows students to focus on real communication.
This draws the learners’ attention to what they know how to do, what they don’t know how to
do, It makes learners aware of their needs and encourages them to take some of the responsibility
for their own learning.
Keywords: teaching method, communication, interact, the accent, a target language,
learning.
What is the best method for teaching and learning English? Over the past 50 years methods
of teaching English have developed at a fast pace. It is important that language students, as well
as teachers, understand the various methods and techniques The main methodologies being:
1. Grammar translation- the standard
classical method
2. Direct method-stressing the importance of speaking
3. Communicative- the
standard modern method
4. Eclecticism- my favored approach.
Fitting the lesson to the learner, and not the learner to the lesson. I have found that every
class, (as well as every student, to some extent), is unique, and requires specialized
consideration. It is necessary to go into depth, analyze each group, and find what will make it
most productive. There is a definite, unique flow and energy that will require the proper mind-set
on the part of the instructor. Student participation, and interesting subject matter are omnipotent
in maintaining a healthy interest in their learning experience. I always live by the credo: If you
like something, you will learn it. Putting much of my focus on motivation to help students
become independent and inspired to learn more. One day, I happened to bring up soccer when
we were engaged in our practical English language discussion; not realizing that there were so
many students in class who were big soccer fans. Because of their interest in the subject, the
lesson really took off. It was a very productive exchange, and I can say they learned many new
language points as a result. They left the class very happy and motivated. At the same time, they
learned a lot. So, I always try to find interesting subject matter. It seems to make all the
difference.
I also like to set aside time at the end of the week to pick students out, and give them a part
in a particular situation where they are forced to communicate and interact in English. It is
important that they do not switch back to their native tongue. When they get stuck,
other students
(in English) help out.
I hear some of my colleagues say that accent is not as important as some may think. That
when you are in a foreign land and you speak and your accent isn't great, people still understand
you. I totally disagree with this mindset. To speak your target language the best possible way is
very important, and I'll give you some examples. To say a word without the proper accent is to
not know the word. Your words are a yardstick by which others measure your intelligence. The
better you can speak your target language, the more respected you will be in the business world.
Your goal should be to speak like a native. It is not impossible, and doesn't require superior
intelligence. It requires determination and hard work. I encourage them to watch as much
English television and movies as possible. This puts the language, and the accent, in their ears. I