TASK-BASED TEACHING FOR IT STUDENTS’ COMMUNICATION ENHANCEMENT

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Abstract. Traditional language instruction approaches focusing on grammar and vocabulary are not enough to help students communicate effectively in the global workplace. The purpose of the article is to study the effectiveness of Taskbased teaching as a solution to this problem by providing meaningful tasks that allow students to practice and develop their communication skills in an authentic way. The research methodology is based on a combination of methods, including the study of literary sources, theoretical analysis, synthesis, description, and systematization. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that by using the mentioned methods, an analysis of the impact of task-based teaching as a component of the communicative method on the development of communicative skills and the overall level of language proficiency has been carried out. The article discusses the benefits of using task-based teaching for IT students’ communicative enhancement. It argues that traditional language instruction often focuses on grammar and vocabulary without providing opportunities for students to apply their skills in authentic situations. In contrast, task-based teaching emphasizes the development of communication skills through the completion of meaningful tasks. The article provides an example of a task-based lesson for IT students that involves designing a website for a client. The article provides TBT activities relevant to the IT field and an example of a task-based lesson for IT students to demonstrate the practicality and relevance of this approach. Recent research and publications suggest that TBT is an effective approach to language teaching as it promotes learner engagement, autonomy, and the development of language proficiency in a more natural and authentic way. The communicative approach, which emphasizes practical language use, cultural awareness, and learner motivation, is also discussed, with arguments for and against its effectiveness. Conclusions. It concludes that task-based teaching can be an effective way to improve IT students’ English language proficiency and prepare them for the demands of the global workplace.