FROM TEXTBOOK TO REAL TALK: STRATEGIES FOR AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION PRACTICE IN THE EFL CLASSROOM
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EFL (English as foreign language) learners, CLT (communicative language teaching), TBL (task based learning), textbooks, peer collaboration, real time communication.##article.abstract##
While English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction often begins with structured textbook-based learning, there is a growing agreement among language educators that authentic communication skills are best developedthrough interaction
beyond the page. This paper explores pedagogical strategies that promote meaningful, spontaneous language use in the classroom. Drawing on communicative language teaching (CLT), task-based learning (TBL), and project-based methodologies, the
article outlines practical approaches for bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.
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