USING PAIR AND GROUP WORK TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Keywords:
pair work, group work, communicative competence, EFL, collaborative learning.Abstract
This article explores the effectiveness of pair and group work as instructional strategies for enhancing students’ communication skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. The study aims to investigate how collaborative learning activities influence students’ speaking fluency, interaction, and confidence. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including classroom observations, speaking assessments, and student questionnaires.
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