Exploring the Landscape of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT): Unveiling ESL Teachers' Perspectives

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71016/hnjss/582ea356

Keywords:

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), Communicative Competence, Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Second Language Learning, ESL Teachers’ Perceptions

Abstract

Aim of the Study: The current study is centered on exploring the perceptions of the ESL teachers regarding the implementation of Task-Based language teaching in ESL classrooms.

Methodology: This study holds a quantitative research design. The participants of the study consisted of 50 ESL Teachers. Researchers used a close-ended questionnaire to explore the perceptions of teachers about TBLT in ESL classes as well as the difficulties and obstacles teachers encountered while teaching by using the said approach.

Findings and Conclusion: Findings show that TBLT promotes natural learning, generates students’ intrinsic motivation, and develops language skill development that can lead the students to accelerate their communicative competence.

Author Biographies

  • Aisha Ilyas, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

    Lecturer, Department of English Linguistics, 

  • Mehak Jabeen, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

    MPhil Scholar, Department of English Linguistics, 

  • Dr. Tahira Asgher, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

    Assistant Professor, Department of English Linguistics, 

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Published

2023-06-30

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences

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Copyright (c) 2023 Aisha Ilyas, Mehak Jabeen, Dr. Tahira Asgher (Author)

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Ilyas, A. ., Jabeen, M. ., & Asgher, T. . (2023). Exploring the Landscape of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT): Unveiling ESL Teachers’ Perspectives. Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences, 4(2), 466-477. https://doi.org/10.71016/hnjss/582ea356