Foregrounding Speaking Skills And Softskills Through Task Based Approach For Tertiary Level Learners

Abstract

The expansion of companies all over the globe has been spurred on by technological advancements and the spread of globalisation. International trade has been an increasingly important part of many corporate organisations' business strategies as they have grown. A global business language has emerged as a result of this. To that end, English has become the de facto international language of business and commerce. Out of the four language abilities—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—the ability to articulate one's thoughts and ideas clearly has become more important in professional settings. However, many employees' public speaking abilities fall short of what the corporates require. It is at the tertiary level that this issue must be addressed. The responsibility for teaching graduate students to effectively communicate so rests with the educational institutions. Naturally, among the most crucial abilities for a language instructor to have is outstanding linguistic proficiency. Paraverbal (tone and rhythm of voice) and nonverbal (facial expressions, posture) communication are equally important for language instructors to transmit information from an emotional perspective. This research paper seeks to compare and contrast lecture-based instruction with student-centered approaches. Changing the pedagogy of instruction is one strategy that the research looks at to improve students' Soft Skills. Colleges that focus on management often include group projects and interview preparation into their curricula. They are also taking part in a variety of programs designed to boost their self-esteem and enhance their verbal and nonverbal communication abilities. However, the managers are dissatisfied with the recent grads since they believe they are unprepared for the workforce. Using the "Task Based Method" as an example, the study demonstrates how a change in pedagogy might lead to students' increasing employability.