DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE THROUGH TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING (TBLT)

The present paper explores the role of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in developing communicative competence among language learners. In an era of globalization and multicultural interaction, communicative competence has become a central goal of language education. The TBLT approach, grounded in the principles of communicative language teaching, emphasizes the use of authentic, purposeful tasks as a means of fostering meaningful communication and language use. This study analyzes the theoretical foundations of TBLT, its key pedagogical principles, and its effectiveness in promoting communicative competence in educational contexts. It also highlights practical implications for teachers seeking to implement TBLT in the classroom environment.

Keywords: Task-Based Language Teaching, communicative competence, language pedagogy, second language acquisition, authentic tasks, interaction, learner-centered education.