Task-Based Learning eng

What is the main goal of Task-Based Learning?

• To learn a grammatical structure

• To complete a real communicative task

• To learn vocabulary on a topic

• To write a test

Which of the following activities is a true “task” in the TBL sense?

• Exercises to choose the correct verb tense

• Filling in the blanks in a text

• Planning a party for foreign friends with a limited budget

• Answering comprehension questions after reading

What are the three main stages of a TBL lesson (according to Willis, 1996)?

• Lead-in – Grammar focus – Speaking practice

• Pre-task – Task cycle – Language focus

• Warm-up – Task – Feedback

• Preparation – Production – Correction

At which stage do students analyze the language and practice structures that appeared during the task?

• Pre-task

• Task cycle

• Language focus

• Report

What distinguishes a “task” from an “exercise”?

• The task is shorter

• The task has a real communicative outcome

• The exercise is always more interesting

• The task has a grade

Which advantage of TBL for students is the most typical?

• They speak less

• They have ready-made answers

• They use language naturally to achieve a goal

• They avoid mistakes

What potential difficulty does TBL present for the teacher?

• Students don’t speak at all

• It’s difficult to control grammatical accuracy

• It requires a lot of translation

• The method has no stages

Which of the following tasks fits the “Report” stage?

• Students listen to new vocabulary

• Students present their travel plan to the class

• Students fill out a test

• Students learn new grammar

Which of the following statements is true about the teacher’s role in TBL?

• The teacher speaks most of the time

• The teacher acts as a facilitator and observer

• The teacher controls every word the students say

• The teacher gives answers after each sentence

Which type of task does NOT belong to TBL?

• Problem-solving

• Decision-making

• Gap-fill grammar exercise

• Opinion-exchange