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A quantitative
Study
The Effectiveness of Task-Based

Language Teaching on The
Reading Skill Among English
Foreign Language Students in
Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
Introduction
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) has
become a popular approach to teaching foreign
languages worldwide. This method emphasizes the
use of language in real-life situations and
encourages students to actively engage in
communication.This paper aims to investigate the
effectiveness of TBLT on the reading skill among
English foreign language students in Riyadh City,
Saudi Arabia. The study will examine the impact of
TBLT on students' reading comprehension and their
attitudes toward reading..
Introduction
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) has become a
popular approach to teaching foreign languages worldwide.
This method emphasizes the use of language in real-life
situations and encourages students to actively engage in
communication.This paper aims to investigate the
effectiveness of TBLT on the reading skill among English
foreign language students in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. The
study will examine the impact of TBLT on students' reading
comprehension and their attitudes toward reading..
Literature Review
Research has shown that TBLT is an effective approach to language learning, particularly for developing
communicative competence and promoting language use in real-life situations. Studies have also shown that
TBLT can be effective in improving reading skills, as it provides opportunities for learners to engage with
authentic texts and develop strategies for comprehension and analysis.
In the context of Saudi Arabia, several studies have explored the effectiveness of TBLT on various language
skills, including speaking, listening, and writing. However, there is limited research on the impact of TBLT on
reading skills among English foreign language students in Riyadh City.
.
Literature
Review
Research has shown that TBLT is an effective approach to language learning, particularly for
developing communicative competence and promoting language use in real-life situations.
Studies have also shown that TBLT can be effective in improving reading skills, as it provides
opportunities for learners to engage with authentic texts and develop strategies for
comprehension and analysis.
In the context of Saudi Arabia, several studies have explored the effectiveness of TBLT on
various language skills, including speaking, listening, and writing. However, there is limited
research on the impact of TBLT on reading skills among English foreign language students in
Riyadh City.
..
Research
Methodology
This quantitative study utilized an experimental research design to test the effectiveness
of task-based language teaching for reading skill, which is dedicated to English foreign
language students. To do so, the research process is as follows: A detailed reading
lesson plan, which is apt for a task-based learning approach, has been prepared. Further,
pre-test and post-test, which are related to the same lesson that I supposed to teach,
have been designed. Students are supposed to do the pre-test at the beginning of the
class time, then the lesson has started. At the end of the class time, students did the
post-test.
The results of the pre-test are compared to the results of the post-test which enabled us
to have a precise evaluation of the development of students' reading competencies that
are exposed to task-based learning.
.
Research
Methodology
This quantitative study utilized an experimental research design to test the effectiveness
of task-based language teaching for reading skill, which is dedicated to English foreign
language students. To do so, the research process is as follows: A detailed reading lesson
plan, which is apt for a task-based learning approach, has been prepared. Further, pre-test
and post-test, which are related to the same lesson that I supposed to teach, have been
designed. Students are supposed to do the pre-test at the beginning of the class time, then
the lesson has started. At the end of the class time, students did the post-test.
The results of the pre-test are compared to the results of the post-test which enabled us to
have a precise evaluation of the development of students' reading competencies that are
exposed to task-based learning.
.
Results and
Analysis
The results of the study showed that the result of the post-test
outperformed the results of the pre-test on measures of reading
comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. The qualitative
data also indicated that students had positive attitudes towards
reading and felt more confident in their ability to understand
and analyze texts.
These findings suggest that TBLT can be an effective
approach to improving reading skills among English foreign
language students in Saudi Arabia, particularly when it is
designed to address the specific needs and interests of the
learners..
Students’
Attitudes
Students’
Attitudes
Conclusion
In conclusion, this study provides evidence of the effectiveness of

TBLT on the reading skill among English foreign language students
in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. The findings suggest that TBLT can be
a valuable approach to promoting language acquisition and
development, particularly when it is tailored to the specific needs and
interests of the learners.
Future research should explore the impact of TBLT on other
language skills and investigate the factors that contribute to its
effectiveness in different contexts and with different learner
populations.
.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this study provides evidence of the effectiveness of TBLT on

the reading skill among English foreign language students in Riyadh City,
Saudi Arabia. The findings suggest that TBLT can be a valuable approach to
promoting language acquisition and development, particularly when it is
tailored to the specific needs and interests of the learners.
Future research should explore the impact of TBLT on other language skills
and investigate the factors that contribute to its effectiveness in different
contexts and with different learner populations.
.
Thank You!
References
Ellis, R. (2003). Task-based language learning and teaching.
Oxford University Press.
Long, M. H. (2015). Second language acquisition and task-

based language teaching. John Wiley & Sons.
Skehan, P. (1998). A cognitive approach to language

learning. Oxford University Press.

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A quantitative

The Effectiveness of Task-Based

In conclusion, this study provides evidence of the effectiveness of

In conclusion, this study provides evidence of the effectiveness of TBLT on

Long, M. H. (2015). Second language acquisition and task-

Skehan, P. (1998). A cognitive approach to language

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