LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 14:6 June 2014
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Communicative Approach in ESL Classroom at Secondary Level

Mosha.Afroza Sultana, M.A. & M.A. in ELT

1. Introduction

This paper discusses the way teachers can focus the teaching of the foreign language in the classroom in such a way that students can communicate in a conscious way, taking into account their real experiences. Here, the origin of the Communicative Approach as a combination of different methods is clearly explained. The role of the teachers and the students in applying Communicative Approach in English as a Second Language class at the secondary level is also discussed. The article also gives some examples of communicative activities that can be developed in the classes from the communicative point of view. This digest will take a look at the communicative approach to the teaching of foreign languages. It is intended as an introduction to the communicative approach for teachers and teachers-in-training who want to provide opportunities in the classroom for their students to engage in real-life communication in the target language. The obstacles and some probable solutions to this problems from both teachers and students are described that can be used with a communicative approach.

1. 1 Aims of the Study

In today’s Bangladesh, Communicative approach has become an accepted fact. The aim of this study is to find out the probable factors that governing this practice so that we can have an in- depth understanding about the mechanism to promote the secondary level students to be skilled in communicating. This paper attempts to find the views of Bangladeshi students at the secondary level about communicative activities. This approach can be facilitated co-operation and group work as a technique. The ultimate goal of this study is to prepare students for natural language activity in discussion and conversation that stimulate real life situations. This study would also try to investigate if this practice is favorable for secondary level students. The practice of communication has become part and parcel of our modern education. English language has gained its significance among a number of foreign languages in the world as well as in Bangladesh. The importance of English has been realized in Bangladesh as it is considered to play a crucial role on the path of socioeconomic development of the country. That is why I am interested to delve the inside of the mechanism. I believe that, it can promote Bangladeshi students to engage in communication and develop their communicating skills according their socio- culture perspectives.

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Mosha. Afroza Sultana, M.A. & M.A. in E.L.T.
Senior Lecturer
Department of English
Cambrian School & College
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Presidency University, Dhaka
Bangladesh
afroza.moon0085@gmail.com
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