THE IMPACT OF REAL-LIFE COMMUNICATION TASKS ON EFL LEARNERS' SPEAKING FLUENCY

Speaking fluency is one of the most important skills for students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Although many learners spend years studying grammar and vocabulary, they often find it difficult to communicate confidently in real-life situations. One of the main reasons is that classroom activities do not always provide enough opportunities for meaningful communication. Real-life communication tasks create situations where students use English to express ideas, solve problems, and interact naturally with others. This study explores how these tasks influence the speaking fluency of EFL learners. The research adopted a mixed-method approach involving university students studying English. Classroom observations, speaking assessments, and student questionnaires were used to collect data before and after the implementation of real-life communication tasks. The activities included role plays, discussions, problem-solving tasks, interviews, and everyday communication scenarios designed to encourage active participation. The findings indicate that students became more fluent, confident, and willing to speak English after participating in these activities. They showed noticeable improvement in expressing ideas, maintaining conversations, and responding more naturally during speaking tasks. The results also suggest that authentic communication creates a supportive learning environment where students are less afraid of making mistakes and more motivated to use the language.

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