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International Journal of New Developments in Education, 2023, 5(26); doi: 10.25236/IJNDE.2023.052624.

The Application of the Task-Based Teaching Method in the Consecutive Interpretation Course

Author(s)

Qiannan Lu

Corresponding Author:
Qiannan Lu
Affiliation(s)

School of Foreign Languages, XianDa College of Economics and Humanities, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, 200083, China

Abstract

This extensive paper delves into the integration of the task-based teaching method within consecutive interpretation courses. It meticulously explores the advantages of this pedagogical approach in enriching students' practical language skills through tasks that closely replicate real-world scenarios. The paper comprehensively investigates the influence of task-based learning on student engagement, motivation, and overall language proficiency, providing valuable insights for educators and researchers.

Keywords

Task-Based Teaching Method; the Consecutive Interpretation Course; Pedagogical Approach

Cite This Paper

Qiannan Lu. The Application of the Task-Based Teaching Method in the Consecutive Interpretation Course. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 26: 136-142. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2023.052624.

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