THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING (CLT) IN ENHANCING SPEAKING SKILLS

The article examines the role of Communication Language Teaching (CLT) in language learning, focusing on its learner-centered approach, meaningful engagement, and practical language use. CLT prioritizes communication over language ability, encouraging fluency through talks and role-playing exercises. It promotes communicative competence, which includes the capacity to communicate clearly both orally and in writing in a variety of circumstances, as well as active student engagement.