Project-Based Learning (PBL) as a Key Mechanism of Competency-Based Teaching in English Language Education

Abstract

This article is dedicated to a comprehensive analysis of the effective aspects of using the Project-Based Learning (PBL) method in English language teaching practice. The main aim of the study is to identify the opportunities for developing learners’ communicative skills, increasing their motivation for learning activities, and fostering their independent work skills through project-based learning. The research was conducted based on a mixed methodology that included the analysis of theoretical data and elements of pedagogical practice. The results of the study showed that the systematic use of project tasks significantly increases students’ speaking activity, helps them adapt to collaborative work, and enables them to effectively use a foreign language in practical situations. The conclusions obtained clearly demonstrate the relevance of wide application of the Project-Based Learning method in English language teaching and its significant contribution to the development of learners’ creative thinking.