THE EFFICIENCY OF COMMUNICATIVE TASKS IN IMPROVING THE SPEAKING SKILLS

Abstract

English is a globally recognized language in practically all fields, it is unquestionably necessary nowadays. As a result, if EFL students want to be fluent and good speakers, first, they should be encouraged to practice with the intent of enhancing. Second, students' awareness must be raised, and the critical role that speaking ability plays in language development must be informed. This research aims to see how effective it is to use spoken communicative tasks to develop speaking ability. To Identify the most effective communicative tasks that increase EFL learners' speaking competence, outline the key challenges that impede oral performance, and provide ways to help EFL learners overcome their difficulties. The research was conducted at the University of Djilali Bounaama Department of English language, using a questionnaire as a research instrument. The findings show that first-year English students are more conscious of the relevance of speaking tasks in enhancing their speaking ability; thus, they have shown positive perceptions and attitudes. On the other hand, EFL teachers felt that communicative tasks are one of the most successful and valuable techniques for reinforcing first-year English students' speaking abilities. Finally, this extended work concludes by offering some practical and effective suggestions for EFL learners who want to excel and continue learning.