FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF
      TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING
      Thisbookintroducesreaderstotheconceptoftask-basedlanguageteaching(TBLT),
      a learner-centred and experiential approach to language teaching and learning. Based
      on the premise that language learners can enhance their second language acquisition
      (SLA)throughengagementincommunicativetasksthatcompelthemtouselanguage
      for themselves, TBLT stands in contrast to more traditional approaches. Accessible
      andcomprehensive, this book provides a foundational overview of the principles and
      practice of TBLT and demystifies what TBLT looks like in the classroom.
       Completewithquestionsforreflection, pedagogical extensions for application in real
      classrooms and further reading suggestions in every chapter, this valuable and informa-
      tive text is vital for anyone interested in TBLT, whether as students, researchers or
      teachers.
      Martin East is Professor of Language Education in the School of Cultures,
      Languages and Linguistics at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
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    FOUNDATIONAL
    PRINCIPLES OF
    TASK-BASED
    LANGUAGE TEACHING
    Martin East