AN ANALYSIS OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING AND ITS EFFECT ON LEARNERS’ SPEAKING FLUENCY IN EFL CONTEXTS
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Key words: communicative competence, speaking fluency, EFL classrooms, learner autonomy, authentic interaction, language proficiency, classroom communication, teacher roles, output activities, formative assessment.Abstract
Abstract: Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is widely recognized as one of the most influential approaches in the field of modern language education, particularly in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. This methodology prioritizes the development of communicative competence, aiming not only at grammatical accuracy but also at learners’ ability to use language effectively and appropriately in real communicative situations. The emergence of CLT marked a significant departure from traditional language teaching approaches which emphasized rote memorization, structural drills, and the acquisition of isolated linguistic forms. Instead, CLT focuses on meaningful interaction, learner-centered instruction, and the use of authentic language tasks that mirror real-life communication.
