THE ROLE OF TASK-BASED LEARNING IN DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS IN PRE-INTERMEDIATE EFL STUDENTS IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of Task-Based Learning (TBL) in improving the speaking skills of pre-intermediate foreign language learners. It focuses on a group of 15-17-year-old students in Uzbekistan, exploring how TBL can be used to enhance their ability to produce spoken language in real-life contexts. Using story retelling tasks as a primary methodological approach, this research aims to highlight the benefits of TBL in promoting fluency, vocabulary   and confidence     in the target language. The study further examines how collaborative tasks contribute to the development of language proficiency, particularly in speaking.