THE ROLE OF SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

Abstract

In modern language education, the ability to communicate effectively is considered one of the main goals of learning English. This ability goes beyond grammatical accuracy and includes understanding how language is used in different social contexts. Sociolinguistics, as a branch of linguistics, studies the relationship between language and society and plays a crucial role in developing communicative competence. This article explores the importance of sociolinguistics in English language learning, focusing on how sociolinguistic awareness contributes to successful communication. The paper discusses key components of communicative competence, the influence of social and cultural factors on language use, and the implications of sociolinguistics for English language teaching.