In this paper, it is argued that task-based language teaching is a suitable teaching method for explaining the English grammar of reported speech to foreign learners. Reported Speech is used when a sentence is reconstructed. However, the reported sentence has some differences from the original sentence, for example the tense and the pronouns. Cognitive Grammar aspects, integrated into TBLT, help learners understand the meaning behind the tense backshift and the other differences and allows them to apply this form correctly.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Reported Speech
- Form
- Meaning
- Task-Based Language Learning
- Development and theory
- Definition of task
- The role of grammar
- Willi's task cycle
- Didactic Reduction
- Didactic Principles
- Lesson Plan
- Bibliography
- Appendix 1: Sample worksheet
- Appendix 2: Homework
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the effectiveness of task-based language teaching (TBLT) as a method for explaining the English grammar of reported speech to foreign learners. It argues that TBLT, incorporating aspects of Cognitive Grammar, can effectively help learners understand the meaning behind grammatical structures like tense backshift and apply them correctly.
- Cognitive Grammar and its focus on meaning
- The role of task-based language teaching in grammar instruction
- The form and meaning of reported speech in English
- Didactic principles and lesson planning for teaching reported speech
- The application of TBLT for teaching reported speech to ninth-grade learners
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The paper introduces the concept of Cognitive Grammar and its emphasis on meaning in language learning. It argues that TBLT, integrated with Cognitive Grammar, is a suitable approach for teaching reported speech to foreign learners.
- Reported Speech: This chapter examines the linguistic theory of reported speech, focusing on its formal aspects (grammatical rules) and meaningful aspects (understanding the reasons behind the rules). It discusses reporting verbs, backshifting, changes in pronouns, and other grammatical features.
- Task-Based Language Learning: This chapter delves into the didactic theory of task-based language learning, outlining its development, principles, and definitions of a task. It also explains the role of grammar in TBLT and Willis's task cycle.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this paper include Cognitive Grammar, task-based language teaching, reported speech, tense backshift, pronoun change, didactic principles, lesson planning, and ninth-grade learners.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2018, Task-Based Teaching of Reported Speech, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1025671
