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I’m no expert, but my understanding that “Task-Based Learning” in the ELL classroom are basically very limited and short-term Project-Based learning-type assignments that also have a greater specific focus on specific language acquisition than a PBL activity might have.
A task-based lesson might also be common to everyone in the class, while a PBL project might vary substantially from group-to-group.
For example, a task-based assignment might be this one where a student has to research a specific Olympic athlete and is provided a detailed graphic organizer to complete.
Here are some useful resources:
TBLT Related Resources is from David Deubelbeiss.
Here’s a presentation from American English on the topic.
Six types of task for TBL is from The British Council.
Tandem is an online textbook focused on Task-Based activities.
8 Task-based Language Teaching Activities is from FluentU.
5 Fun Task-Based Learning Activities for Teaching English to Intermediate and Advanced Students is from OnTESOL.
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