Bridging Communication and Competence: The Communicative Approach in Arabic Language Education as a Guide for Advancing Learner Interaction and Proficiency
Menjembatani Kesenjangan antara Komunikasi dan Kompetensi: Pendekatan Komunikatif dalam Pengajaran Bahasa Arab sebagai Panduan untuk Meningkatkan Interaksi dan Kemahiran Berbahasa bagi Peserta Didik
Abstract
Purpose - This study examines the communicative approach in Arabic language teaching, emphasizing its effectiveness in developing learners’ communicative competence beyond grammatical accuracy.
Design/methodology/approach - Using a qualitative descriptive design, the study analyzes relevant literature and current pedagogical practices to explore how communicative activities enhance both grammatical knowledge and functional language use.
Findings/results – The findings reveal that the communicative approach substantially strengthens learners’ ability to use Arabic in authentic situations by prioritizing interaction, language functions, and real-life communication.
Originality/value - This study advances the understanding of communicative pedagogy in Arabic language education, underscoring its capacity to promote holistic language proficiency that integrates linguistic, functional, and social dimensions.
Paper type – Conceptual paper
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