Communicative Language Teaching - Literature List

  1. Communicative Language Teaching Today” by Jack C. Richards and Theodore S. Rodgers

    This seminal work offers an in-depth exploration of the principles, methods, and practices of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). It provides a comprehensive overview of CLT’s theoretical foundations and practical applications in language classrooms worldwide.

    Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Communicative Language Teaching Today. Cambridge University Press.

  2. Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching” by Jack C. Richards and Theodore S. Rodgers

    This book provides a comparative analysis of various language teaching approaches, including CLT. It examines the historical development, key principles, and practical implementation of CLT within the broader context of language pedagogy.

    Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.


  3. Understanding and Applying Communicative Language Teaching” by Richard Frost

    Frost’s book delves into the theoretical underpinnings of CLT and its implications for language teaching and learning. It offers practical strategies, classroom activities, and assessment techniques aligned with the communicative approach.

    Frost, R. (2012). Understanding and Applying Communicative Language Teaching. Pearson Education Limited.


  4. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching” by H. Douglas Brown

    Brown’s authoritative text explores the principles of language learning and teaching, with a focus on communicative competence. It discusses how CLT fosters meaningful communication, language fluency, and intercultural understanding among learners.

    Brown, H. D. (2014). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. Pearson Education Limited.


  5. Communicative Competence: A Pedagogically Motivated Model with Content Specifications” by Canale, M., & Swain, M.

    This influential article presents a comprehensive model of communicative competence, which serves as the theoretical basis for CLT. It delineates the components of communicative competence and their implications for language instruction.

    Canale, M., & Swain, M. (1980). Communicative Competence: A Pedagogically Motivated Model with Content Specifications. Modern Language Journal, 65(4), 371-383.


  6. Tasks in Second Language Learning” by David Nunan

    Nunan’s work examines the role of communicative tasks in promoting language acquisition within a CLT framework. It discusses task-based language teaching (TBLT) as a pedagogical approach that integrates language skills and communication strategies.

    Nunan, D. (2004). Tasks in Second Language Learning. Cambridge University Press.


  7. Implementing Communicative Language Teaching: Challenges and Solutions” edited by Richard Kiely, John Reilly, and Susan Case

    This edited volume features contributions from leading experts in language education, addressing the practical challenges of implementing CLT in diverse instructional contexts. It offers insights, best practices, and innovative solutions for CLT implementation.

    Kiely, R., Reilly, J., & Case, S. (Eds.). (2013). Implementing Communicative Language Teaching: Challenges and Solutions. Equinox Publishing.


  8. Communicative Language Teaching in Action: Putting Principles to Work” by Klaus Brandl

    Brandl’s book provides a wealth of classroom-tested activities, lesson plans, and teaching techniques aligned with CLT principles. It offers practical guidance for language educators seeking to integrate communicative activities into their teaching practice.

    Brandl, K. (2008). Communicative Language Teaching in Action: Putting Principles to Work. Prentice Hall.


  9. The Routledge Handbook of Communicative Language Teaching” edited by Anne Burns and Jack C. Richards

    This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of CLT theory, research, and practice. It features chapters written by leading scholars and practitioners, covering topics such as curriculum design, assessment, teacher training, and technology integration.

    Burns, A., & Richards, J. C. (Eds.). (2015). The Routledge Handbook of Communicative Language Teaching. Routledge


  10. Research Perspectives on Communicative Language Teaching” edited by Richard Day

    This edited volume synthesises the latest research findings on CLT from diverse disciplinary perspectives, including linguistics, psychology, and education. It explores current debates, trends, and future directions in CLT research and practice.

    Day, R. (Ed.). (2005). Research Perspectives on Communicative Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.