A Cognitive Approach to Task-Based Language Teaching

A Cognitive Approach to Task-Based Language Teaching examines the learning potential of task-based language teaching, practically showing how it can be designed and delivered for maximum impact.

Throughout the book, research from second language acquisition, educational psychology, and cognitive neuroscience is translated into practical principles and classroom applications that support more informed instructional decision-making. Wedlock and Binnie effectively showcase how theoretical insights into language learning and cognition can help teachers understand why tasks support learning and, in turn, how this understanding shapes the evaluation, design, implementation, and refinement of tasks. The authors also outline the possibilities afforded by the use of AI in task design and teaching. With step-by-step guidance and a comprehensive toolbox of ready-made task examples, the book is ideal for course adoption, equipping teachers with the knowledge and professional judgement needed for effective classroom application.

This interdisciplinary book is a valuable vademecum for pre- and in-service language educators, as well as for undergraduate and Master’s level programmes in TESOL and applied linguistics. It serves as a practical resource for experienced practitioners seeking fresh, evidence-based methods.