Which full name corresponds to the abbreviation CLT?

• A. Communicative Language Teaching
• B. Content-Based Language Teaching
• C. Content and Language Integrated Learning
• D. Comprehension-Based Instruction

Answer: (A)

Communicative Language Teaching emphasizes using language to communicate in real, meaningful contexts. It centers on learners developing the ability to convey and interpret messages—through authentic tasks, pair work, discussions, and other interactive activities—rather than focusing narrowly on isolated grammar rules. This approach integrates speaking, listening, reading, and writing in situational practice, aiming for functional fluency and communicative competence.

That alignment is why the abbreviation CLT corresponds to Communicative Language Teaching. The other options describe different concepts: Content-Based Language Teaching focuses on delivering content through language, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) blends subject matter with language learning, and Comprehension-Based Instruction isn’t a standard widely used term in this context.