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https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-1415-vol6-iss11/S-pp26-32Keywords
collaborative teaching , speech competence , interaction , scaffolding , EFL , pedagogy , interactive methods , communicative developmentAbstract
This article provides a theoretical, empirical, and pedagogical analysis of collaborative learning as a transformative framework for enhancing English-speaking competence among EFL learners. Drawing on sociocultural theory, interactionist perspectives, and task-based learning research, the study highlights mechanisms such as peer scaffolding, negotiation of meaning, and co-constructed dialogue as primary drivers of oral-proficiency development. Empirical evidence from open-access studies is synthesised to show that collaborative tasks tend to increase fluency, lexical diversity, and discourse management. The article also identifies common implementation challenges and proposes evidence-based strategies for integrating collaborative learning into English instruction.
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