Abstract: This paper is aimed to discuss the importance of the approach of Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT) and research its application in middle school English classroom teaching. First of all, the paper proposes the concept of TBLT and states its theoretical basis, characteristics and basic principles. Then it further introduces the disadvantages under the traditional English language teaching pattern in the middle school. Besides, the paper also discusses the advantages of using TBLT and its three modes of application, with a related teaching example provided. Finally, some tips in regard to using this teaching method are proposed, and it is concluded that the rational use of TBLT can effectively help middle school students improve their comprehensive language ability to use the target language in meaningful contexts.

Key words: TBLT; middle school; English classroom teaching; application

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摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction. ..1

2. Literature Review...2

   2.1 Task and Task-based Language Teaching

   2.2 Basic elements of TBLT

 2.3 Previous researches of TBLT

    2.3.1 Theoretical basis of TBLT

2.3.2 Previous researches of TBLT abroad and in China

3 Characteristics and basic principles of TBLT6

  3.1 Characteristics of TBLT

  3.2 Basic principles of TBLT

4. Disadvantages of the traditional English teaching mode in the middle school8

5. Advantages of TBLT and its application in the middle school.. 8

5. 1 Advantages of TBLT 

5. 2 Principles of designing activities in TBLT class

5. 3The design of class and a teaching example in TBLT

5.3.1 The way of task designing

5.3.2 Three modes of TBLT application

5.3.3 An example of TBLT in the middle school English class

6. Tips for using TBLT method.12

7. Conclusion.13

8. Bibliography. 14

9. Acknowledgements . 15