Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026), Articles
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING (TBLT) TO DEVELOP ACADEMIC SPEAKING SKILLS IN EFL UNDERGRADUATES

Articles
Published 2026-07-31
Ismoilov Ibrokhimjon Bekpulat ugli
Student of Karshi International University Tel: +998 95 066 08 12 | Email: ismoilovibrohimjon18@gmail.com ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8523-9050
Rakhmonova Mokhinur Zohidovna
Scientific Supervisor: Lecturer of Philology and english language at Karshi International University
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Keywords

Task-Based Language Teaching, TBLT, academic speaking, communicative competence, EFL undergraduates, higher education, pedagogy.

Abstract

This study checks how Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) helps university students improve their academic speaking skills. Traditional teaching methods usually focus too much on grammar rules, so students find it hard to speak naturally and fluently. TBLT changes this focus by using practical, real-world tasks like academic debates and group problem-solving. We tested this method with university students over 10 weeks. The results show that TBLT significantly improves students’ fluency, word choice, and communication confidence in real academic settings.

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References

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