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Vol. 13 No. 5 (2026)
International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research & Development

Articles

TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: FRAMEWORKS, ESP INTEGRATION, AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Published 2026-05-19

  • Saydamatova Nigora Sheraliyevna

Saydamatova Nigora Sheraliyevna
Tashkent State Agrarian University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Abstract

This article examines the theoretical foundations and practical application of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) for university students, specifically focusing on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) within non-philological higher education settings such as agricultural universities. While traditional grammar-translation and lecture-based methods often fail to equip students with functional professional communication skills, TBLT provides a dynamic, student-centered alternative. By focusing on meaningful, goal-oriented tasks that mirror real-world academic and professional scenarios, TBLT bridges the gap between passive language knowledge and active communicative competence. This paper outlines the key challenges of implementing TBLT in higher education, proposes a concrete agricultural ESP task model based on Jane Willis’s three-stage framework, and discusses integrated assessment strategies. Ultimately, the paper argues that TBLT is essential for preparing modern university graduates to successfully operate in globalized scientific and professional spheres.

Keywords

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), Higher Education, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Communicative Competence, Task Cycle, Tashkent State Agrarian University, Active Learning, Pedagogy, Curriculum Design.

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