THE COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH THEORY AND PRACTICE

Abstract

This paper deals with one of the modern approaches in teaching a foreign language, ‘The Communicative Approach”, which is concerned with language teaching. In this paper sheds the light on the historical background and elements in which this approach applied in the way of teaching in particular second language. Taking in consideration the main application and various activities used inside the classroom and the role of the teacher. In spite of the fact that this approach seems perfect in theory, there are some weaknesses may come up when it is put into practice. These demerits are also briefly discussed.