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Issues in Task-Based Language Teaching

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This book addresses the key issues which are important for the development of the field of TBLT. These issues include the difference between task-based and task-supported language teaching, the rol...
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  • 13 October 2026
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Leading theorist directly addresses the issues and criticisms that surround the development and implementation of TBLT

Task-based language teaching (TBLT) is now a well-established approach to teaching foreign languages which draws on theories of second language acquisition and on general educational principles. However, there remain a number of issues that need to be considered in designing and implementing TBLT in classroom settings. This book, written by a leading theorist in the field, bridges this gap by addressing the key issues which are important for its development. These issues include the difference between task-based and task-supported language teaching, the role of input tasks, how tasks engage learners, task complexity, catering for individual differences in learners and teacher-preparation for TBLT. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive account of TBLT and makes a significant contribution to the growing literature in the field.

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Price: $179.95
Pages: 296
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Imprint: Multilingual Matters
Series: Second Language Acquisition
Publication Date: 13 October 2026
Trim Size: 9.20 X 6.15 in
ISBN: 9781836680581
Format: Hardcover
BISACs: LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Language teaching and learning: second or additional languages, EDUCATION / Teaching / General, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies, Language teaching theory and methods, Teaching skills and techniques
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Ellis provides a lucid, state of the art account of the central debates in task based language teaching. He synthesizes decades of scholarship into highly readable, well argued positions that will inform research agendas and guide task design, language teaching, and teacher education into the future. Essential reading for anyone serious about TBLT.

Rod Ellis is Distinguished Emeritus Professor of the University of Auckland, New Zealand and Emeritus Distinguished Research Professor of Curtin University, Australia. He is a leading scholar in the field of applied linguistics and is an elected fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand. His work has won several awards including the Kenneth W. Mildenberger and Duke of Edinburgh book prizes.

Preface

Section A. Background

Chapter 1.  What is Task-Based Language Teaching?

Chapter 2. Options in the Design of a Task-Based Language Teaching Curriculum: An Educational Perspective

Section B.  Focus on Tasks

Chapter 3.  Task Complexity and Course Design

Chapter 4.  Input-Based Tasks

Section C.  Focus on Task-Performance

Chapter 5.  Effects of Pre-Task Explicit Instruction on Task Performance and Language Acquisition

Chapter 6. Engagement with Tasks

Section D.  Focus on the Learner

Chapter 7. Investigating Individual Differences in Task-Based Language Teaching

Section E.  Focus on the Teacher

Chapter 8. Teacher Preparation for Task-Based Language Teaching

Chapter 9. Mentoring a Teacher Innovating with Task-Based Language Teaching

Section F.  Conclusion

Chapter 10.  Looking Back and Moving on

References

Appendix. Some Thoughts on the use of AI for Researching and Using Tasks