TKT 1: Learning log

Unit name: Learner Needs Unit: 14

• Write a short paragraph 100-150 words about your past language

experience.

During my school and high school years, my past language

experience was quite disappointing. It was characterized by a
feeling of dissatisfaction stemming mainly from the teaching
methods used by my language teachers. The focus was
predominantly on the grammar, which was presented in a
drab and unappealing manner. Instead of fostering a love of
language learning, the classes became tedious and boring. As
a result, my motivation to actively engage with the language
decreased, hindering my progress in terms of fluency and
communication skills. Looking back, I believe that a more
interactive and immersive approach to language education
could have significantly improved my past language
experience and fostered a genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Luckily, now I am learning in a better way at the University.
TKT 1: Learning log
Unit name: Approaches to language teaching Unit: 15
Follow up activity
• Which teaching approach would be best for these learners? Match
the learners (1-5) with the approaches A-C.

1. A class of adult beginners. They are mostly Structural Approach

in their 30s and 40s and have never learnt
English before. They are very shy about
making mistakes and looking stupid in front
of their classmates.

2. A class of 14-year-olds in their third year of Task-based Learning

English who hate learning grammar but love
talking, doing, and finding out.

3. A class of young adults who want to go the Task-based Learning

UKIUSA to work, study and see the world. Lexical Approach

4. A class of advanced teenage learners who Structural Approach

are very good at communicating but make Task-based Learning
lots of mistakes. They need fluent and
accurate English for their future jobs in the Lexical Approach
tourist industry.

5. A class of beginner II-year-olds. Their Task-based Learning

learning styles vary: some are risk-takers,
some analytical, some social, some
kinaesthetic.