PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING: A PATHWAY TO PRACTICAL SKILLS
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Keywords: Project-Based Learning, English Language Teaching, communicative competence, student autonomy, task-based instruction.Abstract
ABSTRACT
Project-Based Learning (PBL) has emerged as a student-centered method that
encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and language production in meaningful
contexts. In English Language Teaching (ELT), PBL serves not only as a teaching
strategy but also as a bridge between academic learning and real-world application.
This article investigates the use of PBL in ELT and how it improves learners’ speaking,
writing, and problem-solving skills. Based on current literature and classroom case
studies, the findings suggest that PBL promotes learner autonomy, motivation, and
practical language use. Despite challenges such as time limitations and assessment
complexities, PBL remains an effective methodology for fostering communicative
competence. This paper argues for wider adoption of PBL in ELT, supported by teacher
training and flexible curricula.
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