COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODS AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS IN EFL CLASSROOMS
Keywords:
Communicative Language Teaching, CLT, EFL classrooms, communicative competence, language acquisition, learner-centered approach, interaction, fluency, English language teaching, classroom communication.Abstract
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has become one of the most influential approaches in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education. Unlike traditional grammar-focused methods, CLT emphasizes meaningful communication, interaction, and the practical use of language in real-life situations. The approach aims to develop learners’ communicative competence by integrating speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in authentic contexts.
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