Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and its Effectiveness in Developing Communicative Competence

Abstract

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) has emerged as a dynamic approach in language education, emphasizing the use of real-world tasks to foster communicative competence. This article examines the effectiveness of TBLT in developing learners' ability to use the target language in meaningful and practical contexts. Through an analysis of both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies, the article highlights how TBLT shifts the focus from grammar and form to language as a tool for communication. The study explores how tasks such as problem-solving, information exchange, and role-playing provide learners with opportunities to practice language in a way that mirrors real-life use. The findings suggest that TBLT not only enhances fluency and accuracy but also increases learner motivation and engagement. By integrating tasks that reflect everyday interactions, TBLT prepares learners to navigate authentic communicative situations, making it a highly effective method for second language acquisition.