Communicative competence-the goal of

language teaching
MT can be used if necessary, but L2 should

be used for communication as much as

possible
Using authentic materials/ authentic

language- language used in a real context

Meaningful tasks, games involving real

communication from the beginning, e.g. role

plays
 Fluency more important than accuracy;
errors tolerated if they dont interfere with
communication.
Teacher/learner roles: T = organiser /

monitor; S-S interaction