THE ROLE AND INTERDEPENDENCE OF THE FOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS IN MODERN LANGUAGE LEARNING
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language skills, communicative competence, integrated learning, language education, higher education, EFL teaching.Abstract
This article explores the role of the four core language skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing — in the context of modern foreign language education. Each skill is analyzed in terms of its individual function, relevance, and contribution to overall communicative competence. The article highlights the interdependence of these skills and emphasizes the necessity of their balanced and integrated development within university-level language instruction. Practical observations from teaching experience are included to illustrate effective strategies for fostering skill growth in academic settings. The conclusion stresses the importance of a holistic, learner-centered approach to language teaching, aimed at preparing students for real-life communication in diverse contexts.
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