Analysis of Task-based Teaching

  • Huiwen Wang Communication University of China
Keywords: Task-based teaching, Definitions

Abstract

This essay is about a detailed analysis of task-based teaching method, including its definitions, merits and demerits, various models of tasl-based teaching especially ESA, hoping to help teachers to have a deeper understanding of task-based teaching in their contexts.

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Published
2022-04-13