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Publication Date: 2024
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Language Is Not Taught, It Is Caught: Embracing the Communicative Approach in the Primary Classroom
Revathy B. R.
Journal on English Language Teaching, v14 n4 p36-41 2024
This paper explores the adoption of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach in primary classrooms, emphasizing that language acquisition is best achieved through meaningful communication rather than rote memorization. Drawing on Krashen's Input Hypothesis and Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory, the study highlights the importance of interaction, real-life application, and sociolinguistic competence in developing communicative skills. This paper further analyzes key strategies such as task-based learning, multilingual integration, and cultural awareness, demonstrating their effectiveness in enhancing linguistic competence and critical thinking in young learners. Finally, it addresses the challenges of implementing CLT in under-resourced classrooms and proposes solutions through teacher training and curriculum reform.
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods, Communicative Competence (Languages), Elementary School Students, Linguistic Input, Linguistic Theory, Sociocultural Patterns, Multilingualism, Language Usage, Native Language, Cultural Awareness, Language Proficiency, Critical Thinking, Task Analysis, Curriculum Design, Educational Change
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Education Level: Elementary Education
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