THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP)
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Keywords: Communicative competence, ESP, non-philological students, English language teaching, task-based learning, higher educationAbstract
Abstract
This article explores the importance of communicative competence in Teaching
English for Specific Purposes (ESP), particularly for non-philological students. In
modern higher education, learners from technical and non-linguistic fields require
English not only for academic purposes but also for professional communication. The
study discusses key theoretical frameworks of communicative competence and
examines its role in ESP classrooms. The research highlights that communicative
competence improves students’ ability to use English in real-life professional contexts,
enhances speaking confidence, and supports task-based learning. The findings suggest
that integrating communicative activities into ESP instruction significantly increases
learners’ linguistic and pragmatic performance.
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