International Journal of Language & Linguistics

Interactive Teaching Techniques for Communicative Language Teaching in EFL Environments: A Survey
Mohammad Shariq, Ph.D.

Abstract
EFL classrooms in the Middle Eastern countries are heavily dominated by a lopsided and now obscure grammar translation method. The teacher is at the centre and learners are more often than not, passive recipients of information. However, with greater inclusion of interactive techniques and awareness among the teachers of learning strategies, there is willingness for change. This paper explores as a survey the language tasks that can be used in the EFL environment, assesses learner feedback and opens up new possibilities of research in the field.

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