THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING IN EFL CLASSROOMS
Abstract
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has become one of the most widely adopted approaches in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This approach emphasizes meaningful communication, learner interaction, and the practical use of language in real-life contexts. The present study explores the effectiveness of CLT in EFL classrooms by examining its impact on students’ speaking competence, motivation, and overall communicative ability. The research is based on classroom observations, student questionnaires, and comparative analysis of traditional and communicative teaching methods. The findings indicate that CLT significantly enhances learners’ fluency, confidence, and engagement in English language learning. The study concludes that Communicative Language Teaching is an effective and learner-centered approach that should be widely implemented in EFL contexts.
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