DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS THROUGH TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING
Abstract
This article explores the development of communicative competence in technical college students through Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT). It focuses on how practical, goal-oriented tasks can improve students’ ability to use English in real-life professional situations. The study highlights the importance of integrating workplace-related activities such as problem-solving tasks, role plays, and interview simulations into the language classroom. Based on theoretical sources and classroom practice, the article shows that TBLT increases student motivation, encourages active participation, and supports the gradual development of fluency and confidence. The findings suggest that task-based instruction is especially effective in technical education, where students need functional language skills for future careers.
Keywords
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), communicative competence, technical college students, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), classroom tasks, role play, problem-solving activities, language learning, vocational education.
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