COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODS AT A2 AND B1 LEVELS OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

This article explores the comparative analysis of English language teaching methods used at the A2 and B1 levels in secondary schools of Uzbekistan. The study investigates the effectiveness of the grammar-translation method, communicative language teaching (CLT), and task-based learning (TBL) in developing students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. data were collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and learner questionnaires from three selected schools in tashkent region.the research aligns with the goals of the “Uzbekistan – 2030” development strategy, which emphasizes modernizing the education system, improving the quality of english language instruction, and developing globally competitive youth. In particular, it supports the national task of ensuring that every graduate achieves at least a B1 proficiency level in a foreign language by the end of secondary education. The paper concludes with recommendations for implementing blended, student-centered teaching strategies integrating technology, project-based tasks, and real-life communication. These practices are consistent with uzbekistan’s strategic goal of creating an innovative, knowledge-based society and ensuring quality foreign language education as a foundation for sustainable national development.