THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNICATIVE GRAMMAR TASKS FOR ENHANCING GRAMMATICAL ACCURACY AND FLUENCY IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO 10 11 GRADE STUDENTS

Nurmamatova Nodira Nuraliyevna

Authors

Nurmamatova Nodira Nuraliyevna 1 year graduate of Uzbekistan State University of world languages

Keywords:

Communicative grammar, grammatical accuracy, fluency, task-based language teaching, secondary education, English as a foreign language (EFL), 10–11 grade students, communicative competence.

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of communicative grammar tasks in developing grammatical accuracy and fluency among 10–11 grade students learning English as a foreign language. By adopting a mixed-methods research design, the study explores the theoretical underpinnings of communicative grammar instruction and evaluates the outcomes of task-based language teaching. Results indicate that well-designed communicative tasks significantly improve both grammatical competence and oral fluency, leading to increased learner motivation and communicative confidence. The article presents practical recommendations for English teachers working with upper secondary school students.

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