Defining "Communicative"by Jim Smiley (Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University) |
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"In the world of language teaching, however, the concept of 'communicative' is, at best, vague." |
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"Made-up language may be more beneficial for learners as it is easier to procure . . . and can reflect far more precisely the particular language input needs of any learner group at any particular time." |
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A dictionary definition"It frequently happens that feminist women have relationships with men who are sensitive, communicative, share emotional and domestic chores and are committed to feminist ideals."
"That he wasn't very communicative, kept himself to himself."
"Egocentrism manifests itself in communicative terms as an inability to take account of another's point of view; instead, the world is seen rigidly from the standpoint of the self."
"Our pupils will, therefore, learn basic grammar as well as developing their communicative skills."
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"It is unrealistic to expect language activities to be purely 'real-world' discussions, especially at the low levels of language ability." |
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A communicative activity is one where some or all of the available information necessary to complete the activity is accessible to a student only by that student asking another for the information.