TASK-BASED LEARNING IN TEACHING ENGLISH: THEORY AND PRACTICE
Keywords:
task-based learning, English language teaching, communicative competence, pedagogical tasks, language acquisition, methodologyAbstract
This article investigates the theoretical concepts and real-world uses of task-based learning (TBL) methodology for English language instruction. The research results demonstrate that TBL implementation needs the following three elements to succeed: authentic task design, proper difficulty assessment, and balanced development of fluent and accurate speech. The methodology faces difficulties because it needs to adapt to both examination-based educational systems and different levels of student proficiency
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