IMPROVING ENGLISH SPEAKING ABILITIES OF ESL LEARNERS THROUGH COMMUNICATIVE TASK-BASED INSTRUCTION (INTERNATIONAL APPROACH)
IMPROVING ENGLISH SPEAKING ABILITIES OF ESL LEARNERS THROUGH COMMUNICATIVE TASK-BASED INSTRUCTION (INTERNATIONAL APPROACH)

Summary/Abstract: Speaking is one of the most exploited skills. However, despite the many endeavors conductedby English teachers, speaking proficiency remains poor among tertiary students.This qualitative-phenomenological study aimed to determine the experiences of the studentson the use of communicative task-based instruction in improving their speakingabilities. Using the focus group discussion, the researcher found that generally, the participantsbelieved that the communicative task-based instruction provided them opportunitiesto enhance their communicative abilities; let them overcome the fear of speaking;gave them a lot of fun; and allowed them to apply the tasks even outside their classrooms. The participants suggested that exposure to real conversation tasks might be done; designindividual tasks would be interesting, and that technology might be used in doing thetasks. Thorough discussions and conclusion were provided.

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