Exploring english language teachers’ perspectives on task-based approach

Abstract

This study’s primary goal was to investigate how English teachers felt about the task-based approach in the classroom. In order to investigate EFL teachers’ perspectives on TBA concepts and implementation with reference to classroom practice, data was gathered using an interview and questionnaire instrument. A total of 45 English teachers from three public universities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, voluntarily responded to the questionnaire. The statistical program SPSS was used to analyze the quantitative data. The qualitative data was recorded and interpreted according the main of research. The study’s findings demonstrated that most English teachers are adequately knowledgeable about the concepts of the task-based approach. Similarly, there are distinct opinions among English teachers regarding the implementation of task-based approach. Basing on the findings, the article has some recommendations for specific actions to ensure applying task-based approach in English classrooms effectively.