Improving Students' Speaking Skills in Engineering Colleges Through Task-Based Language Teaching
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1503.04Keywords:
task-based language teaching, speaking skills, engineering students, communication skills, language educationAbstract
This paper explains the effectiveness of TBLT in enhancing the speaking skills of engineering undergraduates in select colleges in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. In the contemporary educational landscape, particularly in Engineering Institutions, strong communication skills are essential for students' professional success. However, Traditional language Teaching Methods often fall short of addressing the practical communication needs of students. TBLT, with its focus on real-world Tasks and communicative competence, offers a promising alternative. The findings reveal that students in the TBLT group improved significantly in their speaking abilities compared to those in the control group, who were taught using traditional techniques. The tasks for the TBLT (Task-Based Language Teaching) sessions were designed to closely align with students’ real-life communication needs, including group discussions, presentations, and interviews. This alignment made the learning process more relevant, practical, and engaging. Furthermore, the TBLT approach fostered a collaborative learning environment, which enhanced students' confidence and reduced anxiety about speaking skills.
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