DEVELOPING LANGUAGE SKILLS THROUGH AN INTEGRATED APPROACH IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19601724Keywords:
integrated approach, language skills, foreign language teaching, communicative competence, active learning, language acquisition.Abstract
In this article, the pedagogical foundations and practical applications of the integrated approach in foreign language teaching are examined. The study focuses on the simultaneous development of the four core language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—and analyzes how their interconnected instruction enhances communicative competence. Furthermore, the article explores the role of contextual learning, task-based activities, and authentic materials in fostering language acquisition and evaluates the effectiveness of integrated skill development in modern educational environments.
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