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Communicative Language Teaching is considered an “approach” rather than a teaching method per se. It is effectively a process by which language is acquired through an interactive learning situation, based in a particular context. The approach focuses on notional-functional concepts and communicative competence, in other words, using target language in a particular setting to promote learning and achieve competence. This is in opposition to strictly grammatical approach to learning language. PROS: 1. Learning is based in a context which promotes a connection between the language and actual situations. 2. Target language is used as much as possible to promote its acquisition. 3. Contextual use and sequencing of materials are adapted to learner’s interest. CONS: 1. Frustration could arise for student in target language which is used exclusively. 2. Student may not grasp a broad enough range of grammar structure through this approach. 3. Is there enough of an emphasis on reading and writing as opposed to listening and speaking?