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ABSTRACT

Communicative method is the teaching method which aims to teach students to listen, speak,

read and write. Its empowers them by giving them the skills they need, both orally and in writing,

to be able to communicate in everyday situations. Nigeria is an English-speaking country,

teaching of French as a foreign language is on utmost important. In order to teach this language

in the country’s schools, various methods were set up which teachers should use. The techniques

of the communicative method are created by the teacher to make the class lively and allow

students to express themselves in class with the aim of achieving active participation of all

students such as: games, songs, exercises, and audiovisual. Hence, it was concluded that

communicative method gives learners the freedom to express themselves. This method is the most

used method today and the most appreciated in the teaching of the foreign language. Therefore,

it was recommended that government should make effort in providing materials to French

teachers. However, they need them in the application of the communicative method, because they

are essential for the effectiveness of teaching.

KEYWORDS: Communicative method, teaching, French, Uyo High School