TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING (TBLT) IN ESL CLASSROOMS: ENHANCING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE
Keywords:
Task-Based Language Teaching, ESL, Communicative Competence, Fluency, Accuracy, Language TasksAbstract
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) has emerged as a widely recognized approach in ESL education. This article explores how TBLT enhances communicative competence by focusing on authentic, meaningful language use in real-world contexts. It discusses the theoretical foundations of TBLT, the different task types, and their role in developing both fluency and accuracy. Practical strategies for incorporating TBLT into the ESL classroom are provided, along with an evaluation of the benefits and challenges of the approach
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