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ERIC Number: EJ555629
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Is the Communicative Approach Working?
Bloomfield, Noelene
Babel: Australia, v27 n3 p28-30 Oct 1992
Focuses on the effectiveness of the communicative approach to language learning, with particular reference to the new French syllabus in Australia. Concludes that although the communicative approach appears to be working for many students, there is a need for teachers to focus on grammatical structures and form for optimal learning to take place. (five references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Communicative Competence (Languages), Foreign Countries, French, Grammar, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Australia