The Communicative Language
Approach (CLA) use with young
learners if English as a foreign
language
The Communicative Language
Approach (CLA) use with young
learners if English as a foreign
language
Learning another language based on meaningful,
real communication, and cooperaative rather, is
effective because are used natural strategies to
achieve the objectives.
Enrich their
vocabulary: to
they can express
themselves and
understand better
the language.
Use new vocabulary:
encouraging them to
express in different
ways will make them
more confident.
Active
participation:
create activities
for them to word
and say their
point of view.
Find topics that interest
them: it will increase
communication, interest
naturally and develops
their curiosity by the
tongue.
Encouraging them to
say their ideas Will
help them to have high
self esteeem and be
critical people.
There is interaction
with the students: not
just to passive
learning, maintain
feedback each other.
Build a positive
relationship
beetwen students
and teacher.
Free communication: to make
up stories, ask, say your
opinion.
Activities that promote
oral communication
Activities that promote
written
communication
Read stories: this Will help you to improve
intonation and expression
Produce interviews: They foster abilityto
express oneself more fluently, they also to
enhance vocabulary retention.
A journal: makes them reflect about language
and children practice writing.
Invent a song or story: builds
vocabulary and form texts
References
-TeachingEnglish (2022): Communicative approach [Avaliable at:Communicative
approach | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBC]
-Waterford (2022): Ways to Teach Communication skills in the classroom [Available at:
Ways to Teach Communication Skills in the Classroom - Waterford.org]
-Dimensions curriculum (2022): Why children need Good communication skills (and
how to help develop them) [Available at:Why children need good communication
skills (and how to help develop them) •Dimensions Curriculum : Dimensions
Curriculum]
-Busyteacher (2022): The Communicative Approach (5 great tips on how to help Young
learners acquire the skills to communicate) [Available at:The Communicative
Approach: 5 Great Tips on How to Help Young Learners Acquire the Skills to
Communicate (busyteacher.org)]Autora: Jovana Pilar Sosa Gutiérrez
Language domains
Develop
strong
relationships
Spark the
imagination
Increases
self-esteem
Problem
solving skills
Benefits
Increased
creativity