Arab International Postgraduates' perception ofUsing Task-Based Language Teaching to enhance their Speaking Abilities

الملخص

The research investigates the use of task-based language teaching to enhance the speaking competence of Arab international students. It focuses on the teaching methods and practices of an instructor at the language Centre of University Utara Malaysia, highlighting the benefits students experience in improving their speaking abilities. The study underscores the importance of speaking. This paper contributes to the current understanding of English teaching approaches by offering real recommendations for task-based language instruction in secondary EFL contexts to improve speaking ability.The findings, based on qualitative methods such as classroom observations and interviews, reveal that the task-based language teaching approach improves classroom efficiency, increases student engagement, and enhances speaking skills by enabling learners to engage in authentic communicative task.