The purpose of this study is to investigate English language teachers’perceptionsof Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in Gamo Zone secondary schools in Ethiopia. The data for this study was collected through questionnaires from a total of 32 teachers. All secondary schools teachers from the three selected districts were included in the study by using comprehensive sampling technique.In order to gather data from the subjects of the study, questionnaire was used. Quantitative methods of data analysis were employed. SPSS version 22 Windows was used to analyze the results of the questionnaire. One sample t-test was used to assure whether the observed and the expected mean score differences were significant. Findings of the study revealed that the study of perception of TBLT demonstrated that Task-Based Language Teaching(TBLT) has not been implemented successfully within secondary schools in Gamo Zone as teachers have only limited perception. Finally, recommendations were forwarded based on the main findings of the study.

Task-Based Language Teaching, EFL Teachers, Perception