Construction and Application of Task-based Blended Learning Model in a University EFL Listening and Speaking Course

Abstract: In higher education today, blended learning has been acknowledged as one of the most popular trends in language teaching since it combines the strengths of both online learning and traditional teaching methods. This study explored the construction and application of a task-based blended learning model in a university English listening and speaking course in an English as a foreign language (EFL) context. At the end of the 15-week study, data were collected via online records and two survey questionnaires from 110 participants regarding their feedback on this learning model. The quantitative and qualitative analysis of the data revealed that the majority of the students displayed a positive attitude towards the new teaching approach and recognized a growth in their English listening and speaking skills, as well as a boost in their learning participation, interaction, interests, motivation, and self-confidence through fulfilling tasks in this blended learning model. The study has implications for the future lesson planning of other English courses, in addition to the listening and speaking course, and also for the development of task-based learning models.