the role of task based approach in developing efl students’ vocabulary : the case of second year students of english at kasdi merbah university, ouargla
This study investigates the impact of employing the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) approach on the development of vocabulary among 20 students of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and 03 EFL teachers during the academic year 2022-2023. Given the increasing importance of the English language in contemporary society, this research aims to explore the effectiveness of TBLT in enhancing and expanding the vocabulary of EFL learners. A case study was conducted at the department English at Kasdi Merbah University of Ouargla-Algeria, focusing on two primary objectives: Examining how TBLT facilitates the development of EFL learners' vocabulary, and investigating student attitudes towards these instructional activities. In order to achieve these objectives, interviews were conducted with both learners and teachers as research tools. The analysis of the results reveals that second-year English students demonstrate a heightened awareness and mindfulness regarding the significance of vocabulary in improving their speaking skills, and they acknowledge the beneficial impact of these activities on their oral proficiency. Furthermore, EFL teachers concur that incorporating communicative activities proves to be one of the most effective and advantageous approaches for reinforcing vocabulary among second-year English learners. Ultimately, this research concludes by offering valuable suggestions and recommendations for EFL learners and teachers to enhance and advance their teaching-learning processes. (Author’s abstract)