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Implementing Task-Based Approach in ESP Education: Business Schools as a Case Study

Authors :
Fatima Zahra El Arbaoui
Source :
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture. 2024 9(2):252-266.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

It is asserted that task-based instruction improves the environment and makes it easier to teach English. Due to this, many EF language teachers and syllabus developers have recently turned their attention to task-based language education. With a focus on Business English instruction in Moroccan universities, this study examined ESP (English for Specific Purposes) teaching within the paradigm of task-based language teaching. For that purpose, information from a total of 234 students and 21 teachers was gathered using questionnaires. First, questionnaires were created to gather learners' opinions on the impact of the given assignments on their language development, learning processes, and skill acquisition. This study also tried to investigate how instructors felt about using a task-based approach in ESP classes. The findings indicate that both students and instructors have positive opinions and attitudes concerning (TBLT).They believed that the inclusion of this method, specifically ESP, in language instruction creates favorable teaching and learning conditions because it engages students in tasks that are pertinent to their academic and professional needs. As a result, it is advised to use a task-based approach over an extended length of time and in a manner that is most appropriate while taking into account the talents of different students in a specific classroom.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2541-0229 and 2541-0237
Volume :
9
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1428934
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research