Three Modes of Communication
- Interpretive Mode: comprehension of words, concepts, ideas, meaning of entire piece. One way. Learners are exposed to a wide variety of culturally authentic materials- texts, films, works of art, songs, poems, adverts, etc. Translation is not an interpretive mode task.
Interpersonal Mode: two way spontaneous exchanges that involve negotiation of meaning between people. Tasks are not rehearsed, or scripted. Memorized material is not an interpersonal mode task.