Abstract

 

Based on the studies of second language acquisition and task-based approach（TBA），this article aims to find out if TBA can improve oral English of students in the third grade of junior middle school. In this dissertation, the author taps into in the current situation and problems in oral English teaching and learning in junior middle school. Then the author explores the advantages of applying TBA to oral English teaching in junior high school. Finally, the author states that it is feasible to apply the task-based approach in our oral English teaching and TBA is effective in improving students’ oral English.

 

Key words: task; task-based approach; middle school; oral English teaching

 

Contents

中文摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Background 1

1.2 Significance and purpose 1

1.3 Structure of the essay 2

2. Literature Review 3

2.1 Introduction of task-based approach 3

2.1.1 Definitions of task 3

2.1.2 Components of a task 4

2.1.3 Task design 4

2.2 Research on oral English teaching based on task-based approach abroad 5

2.3 Research on oral English teaching based on task-based approach at home 7

3. Research Methodology 9

3.1 Research questions 10

3.2 Participants 10

3.3 Instruments 10

3.3.1 The Pre-text 10

3.3.2 Teaching procedures 11

3.3.3 The post-test 13

3.4 Data collection and analysis 14

4. Findings and discussions 15

5. Conclusion 16

5.1 Research implications 17

5.2 Limitations 17

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