What is the name of the lesson paradigm that begins with learners using the target language in a task, then the teacher addresses gaps, and finally learners perform another task?

• A. Test-teach-test
• B. PPP
• C. Task-based lesson
• D. Presentation-practice-production

Answer: (A)

Test-teach-test starts with learners trying a task in the target language, which reveals gaps in accuracy or language use. The teacher then provides targeted, focused instruction to address those specific gaps, and learners complete another task of the same type to apply the corrected forms and strategies. This cycle supports learning through authentic use, quick feedback, and immediate consolidation, making improvements evident in the follow-up task. It differs from PPP, which begins with presenting language before any communicative task, and from a typical task-based lesson, which centers on completing a meaningful task but doesn’t necessarily follow this tight two-task cycle with a focused, form-oriented teaching phase in between.