THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING IN EFL CLASSROOMS
Keywords:
Communicative Language Teaching, EFL classrooms, speaking proficiency, communicative competence, language teaching methodology, task-based learningAbstract
This thesis examines the effectiveness of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programs through a review of empirical studies from 2015 to 2025. The findings show that CLT significantly enhances learners’ speaking proficiency and overall communicative competence compared to traditional grammar-focused methods. Effective implementation of CLT relies on activity-based learning such as role-plays, problem-solving tasks, and collaborative activities, as well as sufficient teacher training. Although challenges exist in some EFL contexts, evidence consistently supports CLT’s ability to improve real-world communication skills.
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