Communicative English Language Teaching in Czech Basic Schools

Abstract

The topic of the diploma thesis is Communicative Language Teaching in Czech basic schools. Specifically, it is aimed at lower-secondary learners. The theoretical part provides information concerning first and second language acquisition, or education in the Czech Republic. In the next part, the development of methods is presented, which is followed by the chapter concerning communicative competence. It is the main goal of foreign language teaching. Finally, Communicative Language Teaching is discussed deeply to provide the theoretical basis for the practical part of the thesis. The practical part is concerned with Communicative Language Teaching as developing of four language skills. The action research is conducted in the lessons of lower-secondary learners with the purpose to develop all four language skills in the learners.