TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING: ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES IN EFL CLASSROOMS.
Keywords:
Keywords: Task-Based Language Teaching, TBLT, EFL, communicative competence, learner motivation, assessment, teacher trainingAbstract
Abstract: Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) has garnered widespread
attention in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction because of
its learner-centered orientation and communicative authenticity. This article explores
both the advantages and the challenges of implementing TBLT in EFL classrooms,
drawing on empirical studies and theoretical discussions. It examines how TBLT
fosters communicative competence, learner motivation, and contextualized language
use, while also considering constraints such as teacher preparedness, assessment
alignment, classroom management, and cultural expectations. Implications for practice
and future research directions are presented.
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