THE INTEGRATION OF LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS IN COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING
Keywords:
Listening skills, speaking skills, communicative language teaching (CLT), skill integration, communicative competence, fluency, Interaction, language pedagogy, task-based learning.Abstract
This paper explores the interdependence of listening and speaking skills within the framework of communicative language teaching (CLT). The study emphasizes that effective oral communication requires learners not only to produce speech but also to understand and respond appropriately to spoken input. By integrating listening and speaking activities, teachers can create more authentic, interactive, and learner-centered lessons that mirror real-life communication.
The paper discusses theoretical foundations of CLT, highlights practical classroom strategies for combining receptive and productive skills, and examines the benefits of task-based and pair-work activities in promoting fluency and comprehension. It also identifies common challenges faced by both learners and instructors in maintaining a balance between listening and speaking practice. Overall, the integration of these two skills is presented as a crucial component for developing communicative competence and building students’ confidence in real-world English use.
