IMPORTANCE OF PRESENTATIONS FOR DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS
Keywords:
presentations; communicative competence; language development; speaking skills; fluency; accuracy; discourse organization; pragmatic skills; public speaking; learner autonomy; nonverbal communication; cognitive skills; classroom interaction; language pedagogy; communicative language teachingAbstract
This article examines the central role of presentations in the development of communicative competence among learners of foreign languages. Drawing on contemporary pedagogical theories, communicative language teaching methodology, and empirical research, the paper argues that presentation-based instruction significantly enhances linguistic accuracy, fluency, pragmatic awareness, critical thinking, and learner autonomy. The study also highlights cognitive, socio-cultural, and psychological dimensions that contribute to the effectiveness of presentations as a tool for communication development.
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