EFFECTIVE WAYS OF USING A TASK-BASED APPROACH IN TEACHING SPEAKING FOR EFL LEARNERS

Fotima Mamatkulova; Sevinch Nematova

doi:10.2024/arknf469

Authors

Fotima Mamatkulova Senior teacher of USWLU, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Author
Sevinch Nematova Student of USWLU, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2024/arknf469

Keywords:

speaking, task-based approach, fluency, accuracy, confidence, engagement

Abstract

This article explores the effectiveness of employing a task-based approach in teaching speaking skills to English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. It discusses the rationale behind the task-based approach and outlines various strategies and techniques that can be utilized to enhance learners' speaking proficiency. The article emphasizes the importance of authentic, meaningful, and interactive tasks in fostering communicative competence among EFL learners. Additionally, it highlights the benefits of incorporating real-world contexts, learner autonomy, and formative assessment in task-based speaking instruction. The findings underscore the significant role of task-based approaches in promoting active engagement, fluency, accuracy, and confidence in EFL speaking classrooms.

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