APPLYING CLT-BASED STRATEGIES FOR DESIGNING ENGAGING SPEAKING PRACTICES
Keywords:
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), speaking activities, learner interaction, task-based learning, language fluency, communicative competence, motivation, student-centered learningAbstract
This article explores the application of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) strategies in the design of effective and engaging speaking activities for language learners. Emphasizing authentic communication, learner interaction, and task-based activities, the paper analyzes how CLT principles can be adapted to various classroom contexts to improve learners' speaking proficiency. The study also highlights the role of fluency, accuracy, and motivation in communicative speaking tasks, offering practical examples and techniques to enhance student participation and language competence.
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