Interactive strategies for teaching english: enhancing language acquisition through communicative and task-based learning

Abstract

To better understand how interactive techniques can improve language acquisition, this article focuses on communicative and task-based learning approaches. It emphasises the necessity of moving away from classic teacher-centred practices and toward more dynamic, student-centred ones that emphasise engagement and practical communication. The communicative approach helps students become more fluent and self-assured by emphasising meaningful discourse and the integration of language in context. Task based learning, on the other hand, motivates students to complete real-world assignments, fostering problem solving and practical language use. The article offers some description of practical strategies for putting ideas into application in the classroom, like project-based learning, role-playing, and group discussions. It also examines how digital tools and online platforms might help in making the learning process more interactive. Through active engagement in the learning process and cooperation, these tactics foster critical thinking and intercultural communication skills in addition to improving language competency. It also considers the difficulties and advantages of implementing task-based and communicative learning strategies, providing insights into their applicability in a variety of learning contexts as well as their capacity to promote learner autonomy and long-term language retention.