ENHANCING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE THROUGH SPEECH ACTIVITY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AT GENERAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Communicative competence has become one of the most important goals of foreign language education in the twenty-first century. The ability to communicate effectively in English enables students to participate successfully in academic, social, and professional environments. Speech activity plays a crucial role in developing communicative competence because it integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills into meaningful communication. This article explores the significance of speech activity in English language teaching at general secondary schools, examines the factors influencing its development, and discusses innovative pedagogical approaches that can improve students’ communicative abilities. The study emphasizes the importance of learner-centered instruction, interactive methodologies, and educational technologies in promoting effective language learning.