JÚNIA BRAGA, UFMG
DANIELA FERREIRA , UFMG
MARCOS RACILAN, CEFET -MG
MARISA CARNEIRO , UFMG
www.tlexperiences.blogspot.com
Skype and TBL:
A Perfect Match for Communicative Tasks
Skype & TalkandWrite
What is needed?
Computers with acess to the internet;
Headphones and microphones;
Good internet connection;
Two or more Skype accounts;
A communicative task;
Getting Started with
Skype + TBL
In the classroom
About the task
Introduce the task with clear and objetive instructions;
Set objectives;
Set a limited time;
Check comprehension;
Be available for questions;
Types of Tasks
Listing
Ordering & Sorting
Matching
Comparing
Problem solving
Sharing personal experiences
Projects and creative tasks
suggested by Janes Willis on www.willis-elt.co.uk/conferences.html
References
A Task-Based Approach.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/articles/a-task-based-
approach
LAMY, Marie-Noelle ; HAMPEL, Regine. Online communication in Language Learning and Teaching. Palgrave Macmillan, 2007. Cap. 3, p.31-48.
Willis-ELT.
http://www.willis-elt.co.uk/