An approach where learners do a task using language they can naturally, possibly after seeing or hearing it performed by native speakers?

• A. TBL
• B. The Listening Approach
• C. The Lexical Approach
• D. Descriptive grammar

Answer: (A)

Task-Based Learning centers on learners completing real, meaningful tasks using language they can manage. In this approach, students often see or hear the target language demonstrated by native speakers and then use that language to accomplish a goal. The focus is on meaning and communication, with language learned in the process of performing the task rather than through isolated grammar or vocabulary drills. Because the scenario describes learners doing a task with naturally occurring language, possibly after observing native-speaker input, this aligns with Task-Based Learning.

The other approaches don’t fit as closely. The Listening Approach centers on understanding input and developing listening skills, not necessarily producing language to complete a task. The Lexical Approach emphasizes learning vocabulary chunks and collocations rather than using language to achieve a task. Descriptive grammar focuses on describing how language works, not on a classroom method that centers on performing tasks with input from native speakers.