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Communicative approach A method of teaching that focuses on helping students communicate meaningfully in the target language. With this approach there is a tendency to place more emphasis on speaking and listening tasks.

The communicative approach is designed to give the students meaningful activities. The aim is to teach the students to use "real-world" language.

The communicative approach is the opposite of the grammar / translation method.