CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS FOR COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN CLIL CLASSES
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11499063Keywords:
communicative competence, linguistic competence, sociolinguistic competence, discursive competence, strategic competence, intercultural competence, language learning, social and cultural knowledge, teaching methodologies.Abstract
Communicative competence in a foreign language encompasses the ability to effectively use the language in real-life situations, taking into account linguistic, social, and cultural aspects. It consists of several components: linguistic competence (knowledge of the language), sociolinguistic competence (understanding of the social context), discursive competence (ability to construct coherent statements), strategic competence (methods of compensating for language gaps), and intercultural competence (understanding of cultural differences). These foundations help educators create more effective teaching methodologies that promote comprehensive language acquisition.
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