THE ROLE OF IDIOMS IN DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE
Keywords:
communicative competence, communication skill, role plays, academic settings, pair work, language learners.Abstract
This paper discusses the role of idioms in developing communicative competence and speaking skills. It explains how using idioms helps learners speak more naturally, fluently, and expressively. The study also shows that practicing idioms through role-plays and pair work improves language confidence and cultural awareness.
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