INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO TEACHING ENGLISH PRODUCTIVE SKILLS: ENHANCING SPEAKING AND WRITING IN THE MODERN CLASSROOM
Keywords:
English productive skills, speaking, writing, communicative language teaching (CLT), task-based language teaching (TBLT), process writing approach, language pedagogy, digital tools in education, learner-centered instruction, Uzbekistan education reform, language acquisition, English as a foreign language (EFL).Abstract
In today’s interconnected world, the ability to speak and write fluently in English is essential for academic, professional, and social success. This article explores contemporary approaches to developing English productive skills—speaking and writing—within the framework of modern pedagogical theory and practice. Drawing from both international research and classroom-based studies in Uzbekistan, the article emphasizes communicative language teaching, task-based learning, the process writing approach, and the integration of digital tools. Findings from a mixed-method study involving Uzbek university students underscore the effectiveness of learner-centered, interactive techniques. The article concludes with practical recommendations for educators and curriculum developers striving to improve learners' productive competence in English.
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