Language Classroom Practices:Interactive Sessions and Activities for English Language Teaching in the Context of Upgrading Speaking Skills for L2 Learners

The present article has been designed to comprehend the benefit of interactive sessions and activities in enhancing oral-proficiency in English language to L2 learners, particularly dealing with tertiary level learners. English is a language of opportunity for students. English Language occupies a unique position in our country and the world at large. It is a unifying agent and a common channel of expression across the globe. The focus on learner-centered methods have provided learners greater scope to language acquisition. Having been exposed to rote-method learning in schools, students have remained passive learners refraining from academic activities when at the tertiary level, participation and involvement is most expected of them. The development of speaking skills and oral proficiency is a gradual and slow process which targets the holistic development of individuals in the language learning process. The present attempt is an inspection and understanding into promoting oral skills in L2 learners using activities which motivate interaction to initiate the ability to exchange ideas in the target language, between participants. It aims to review the suitability of interaction and activities used in teaching the language to enhance oral proficiency in L2 learners for communication purposes and the significant role of teachers and learners in the learning process.