THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
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Communicative Language Teaching, English Language Teaching, Communicative Competence, Learner-Centered Learning, Classroom Interaction, ELT Methodology.Abstract
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is considered one of the most effective approaches in modern English language education because it focuses on meaningful interaction and practical language use. Unlike traditional teaching methods that emphasize grammar memorization and translation, CLT encourages students to communicate actively in real-life situations. This study examines the effectiveness of the communicative approach in improving learners’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The research is based on qualitative methods, including a literature review and classroom observation. The findings indicate that communicative activities such as pair work, discussions, and role plays increase student motivation, confidence, and classroom participation. In addition, learners develop better communicative competence and fluency through interactive tasks. However, certain challenges, including large classroom sizes and limited teaching resources, may affect successful implementation. Overall, the study concludes that the communicative approach remains an effective methodology for English language teaching in contemporary educational settings.
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