Developing Fluency and Confidence in L2 Speaking

Abstract This study explores the impact of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) on improving the speaking skills of B.Sc. Hotel Management students at Bharath College of Arts and Management. A total of 30 students were divided into an experimental group (using multimedia resources) and a control group (receiving only oral lectures). The study focused on fluency and volume, assessed through a 10-mark evaluation. Results showed that the experimental group improved significantly, using modal auxiliary verbs correctly, speaking confidently, and overcoming anxiety and hesitation. In contrast, the control group struggled with repetition and slow speech. These findings highlight the effectiveness of multimedia-assisted TBLT in enhancing oral communication skills for professional contexts. Keywords: TBLT, Speaking Skills, Fluency, Volume, Hotel Management, Multimedia Learning.