The Challenges of Implementing Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in High School: EFL Teacher's Perspective

Sep 2, 2026

This research investigates the challenges faced by EFL teachers in implementing Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in high schools, examining perspectives from both teachers and students. The study highlights significant obstacles related to teachers' limited knowledge of CLT, insufficient access to target language culture, and severe time constraints for material development due to heavy workloads. On the students' side, low confidence in English and a lack of willingness to participate in class activities are identified as key challenges. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive support systems, including professional development in CLT methodologies, provision of cultural resources, and workload management for teachers. Addressing student-related issues such as confidence building and engagement strategies is also crucial for successful CLT implementation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages7

Reading Time18 min

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The Challenges of Implementing Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in High School: EFL Teacher's Perspective

Teachers’ Side

1. Teachers limited knowledge about the appropriate use of CLT

2. Teachers’ limited access to the target language’s culture

3. Inadequate time to develop materials for communicative classes

4. Teachers’ heavy workload and lack of time for material preparation

Students’ Side

1. Students are having low confidence in English

2. Students’ lack of willingness to participate in class activities

FAQs

What are the main challenges teachers face in implementing CLT?

Teachers face challenges such as limited knowledge of CLT, restricted access to target language culture, inadequate time for material development, and heavy workloads.

What student-related issues hinder CLT implementation?

Students exhibit low confidence in English and a lack of willingness to participate in class activities, which pose challenges for effective CLT implementation.

What are the percentage breakdowns for teacher-related challenges?

Regarding teachers' challenges: 73.3% agreed on limited knowledge of CLT, 66.7% on limited cultural access, 93.3% on inadequate time for material development, and 80% on heavy workloads preventing preparation.

Sep 2, 2026

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