ENHANCING ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCE OF TECHNICAL SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH TASK-BASED AND DIGITAL LEARNING APPROACHES
Keywords:
English for Specific Purposes (ESP), technical education, task-based learning, digital learning tools, communicative competence, vocational education.Abstract
In modern technical education, English language competence plays a crucial role in preparing students for participation in the global professional environment. Technical school students require not only general language skills but also the ability to communicate effectively in professional contexts related to technology and engineering. This study investigates the effectiveness of task-based language teaching (TBLT) combined with digital learning tools in improving English proficiency among technical school students. The research involved 60 second-year students divided into experimental and control groups. Over a 12-week period, the experimental group received instruction based on task-oriented activities supported by digital platforms, while the control group followed traditional textbook-based instruction. Pre-test and post-test results indicate significant improvement in speaking, vocabulary acquisition, and professional communication skills among students exposed to task-based and digital methods. The findings suggest that integrating communicative tasks and educational technologies enhances student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes in vocational English education.
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