Abstract:A third-age learner (TAL) is defined as a healthy retiree interested in learning (Gabryś-Barker, 2018). Although demands for TAL education continue to rise, research on practical teaching approaches designed for TALs remains. This paper addresses two studies investigating the effects of communicative language teaching on TALs and exploring the impact of planned focus on form, communication strategy, and timed conversation activities on TALs’ communicative competence while considering the characteristics of TAL… Show more
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