Low motivation, severe anxiety, and limited opportunities for practice speaking in an authentic setting are common causes of frustration for adult language learners arising from the overreliance on grammatical-heavy and emotionally disconnected instructional methods.  The LIFE TALK method, an emotionally charged communicative approach created to close the gap between classroom instruction and everyday language use, is introduced in this article.  The approach, which is based on communicative language instruction and emotional intelligence theory, combines organized reflection, real-world situations, and personal storytelling to improve soft skill development and speaking confidence. The study illustrates how LIFE TALK promotes motivation, empathy, and interpersonal competence, making language learning more relevant and transformative for adult learners. It does this by drawing on recent empirical research.  According to data from program assessments and classroom applications, LIFE TALK enhances learners' emotional preparedness to speak English in a variety of social and professional contexts as well as their linguistic performance.  Language instructors, curriculum designers, teacher trainers, and researchers with an interest in emotional intelligence, communicative techniques, and adult learner engagement will find this article especially helpful.

emotional intelligence, communicative language teaching, adult learners, real-world communication

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