DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH LEARNERS THROUGH ROLE-PLAY AND SIMULATIONS
Keywords:
Communicative competence, role-play, simulations, English language teaching, communicative language teaching, task-based language teaching, pragmatics, language pedagogy, interactive learning.Abstract
This article examines the use of role-play and simulations as strategies to develop communicative competence in English language learners. The article provides a theoretical background, outlines practical ways to implement these activities, and discusses the benefits and challenges associated with them. It emphasizes the importance of using language in context and offers solutions to common issues in employing these techniques.
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