PROMOTING PROFICIENCY OF SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS THROUGH CBI AND CLT APPROACHES (On A SAMPLE OF AN ARMENIAN EFL CLASSROOM)

Abstract

Language is now far from just being a simple model of interaction inasmuch as employment requirements put a great asset on specific language skills. Moreover, the employability market in Armenia and worldwide pays a great attention to accurate and fluent speaking skills and it is considered a key prerequisite for recruitment. From this perspective, it becomes paramount to boost speaking and listening skills for better employability, therefore.
The paper attempts to highlight the implementation of Communicative Language Approach (hereinafter, CLT) and Content -Based Instruction (hereinafter, CBI) as some of the effective approaches of enhancing students’ speaking and listening skills. Additionally, best practices are prioritised for inclusion of more effective strategies and activities in the context of teaching English in the 21st century where ever-growing needs for fluent English are imperative. The research findings, as such, prove that teaching productive skills through CLT and CBI approaches intensifies and strengthens the overall speaking and listening performance among students.