The Role of Information Gap Activities in Teaching Speaking in Esl Classes

Abstract

Speaking is one of the most important skills in English language learning. Students learn English in order to be able to speak, to use the language for communicating either with their peers or with other English language speakers and the goal of teaching speaking skills is communicative efficiency. Learners should be able to make themselves understood, using their current proficiency to the fullest. They should try to avoid confusion in the message due to faulty pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary, and to observe the social and cultural rules that are applied in each communication situation and this article highlights the importance and benefits of using information gap activities in teaching speaking and developing language learners’ communicative skills in ESL classes, as well as they give motivation to learn and use language in real situations and help to develop pair work skills.