The Role of Task Based Language Teaching Approach in Developing EFL Learners’ Speaking Skill Case Study: Second Year EFL Learners at the English Department of Bouzareah University-Algiers

Abstract

Abstract The present research investigates the effect of using Task Based Language Leaching approach in developing the speaking skill. Since the English language has turned vital nowadays, the research aims at exploring the effectiveness of using TBLT to improve and develop EFL learners’ speaking skill. We have conducted a case study research at the department of English - Bouzareah University - Algiers, Thus, we have put forward these hypothesis, which we plan to investigate throughout this research the role of Task Based Language Teaching in developing the speaking skill. To achieve this hypothesis two main objectives are set a) how Task Based Language Teaching (TBLT) promotes EFL learner's speaking skill, b) investigate learner's attitudes towards those activities. In order to achieve these objectives we rely on some research tools including questionnaires for both learners and teachers. The analyses of results reveals that second year English learners are more aware and mindful about the importance of speaking activities in improving their oral proficiency. From another perspective, EFL teachers agreed that using communicative activities are one of the most effective and beneficial tools to reinforce second year English learners' speaking. Finally, this research work ends up by providing some fruitful and efficient suggestions for EFL learners and teachers to flourish and evolve in their teaching-learning process