Improving Communicative Competence through CLT Approach in Second Language Learning at the Undergraduate Level

Abstract

This study aimed to find the teachers' and students' beliefs about communicative language competence skills and their uses in undergraduate programs to improve educational careers. This study used a random sampling approach where 300 students from 6 departments (50 X 6) and 24 teachers from Superior University and the University of Lahore participated. The survey method was used to collect data for this study, and descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) were used to analyse the data. Universities help students develop their communication skills to meet workplace requirements, equally important for graduates' academic success. According to the study's results, teachers and students comprehend the idea of communicative competence and feel it is essential for academic and professional success. Student's potential to improve their communication skills is most inhibited by teachers' lack of language and disinterest in speaking English in the classroom. CLT's poor performance results from an outmoded curriculum, antiquated teaching methods, and a lack of teacher training. For the improvement of communication skills, innovative methods are necessary. CLT is important in Pakistan because it enables students to communicate effectively in social and cultural settings. In addition, CLT can help students develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of their own culture and society. Furthermore, CLT aligns with the more pragmatic and communicative global approach to language teaching. It makes language learning for students more interactive, engaging, and meaningful. This can result in greater learning motivation and engagement. In addition, it can prepare students for success in academic and professional settings, where effective interpersonal ability is essential.

Communicative Language Teaching in Aviation Vocational College Context: The Effect of Students’ Learning Perception and Attitude on Their EFL Learning Performance

“…Another result found in the present study was that engagement, active involvement, and collaboration were the dominant factors in influencing learning performance within the setting of the CLT classroom. Shahid et al (2022) believed that CLT aimed to enhance interpersonal skills, so the learning process required more student participation during the class. As it was a student-centered approach, CLT was believed to be an approach that asked for more collaboration during classroom activities (Vargas et al, 2021).…”

The Correlation between Vocabulary Knowledge and English Language Proficiency at Undergraduate Level

“…Furthermore, the impact of language learning techniques on the connection between vocabulary information and talking capability in the Pakistani setting remains generally neglected. In spite of the fact that Aslam (2020) have laid out a positive connection between vocabulary learning methodologies and talking capability among Pakistani college understudies, further examination is important to comprehend what explicit techniques can upgrade vocabulary information and consequently mean for talking capacities (Shahid, Abbasi, & Bhutto, 2022). As a result, the issue that this study aims to address is the requirement for a comprehensive investigation into the connection between vocabulary knowledge and speaking proficiency in a second language in Pakistani undergraduate programs.…”

“…Khan, Radzuan, Shahbaz, Ibrahim, & Mustafa, 2018), inadequate pedagogical practices and limited exposure to the target language made it difficult for Pakistani undergraduate students to achieve optimal English speaking proficiency. These discoveries underline the requirement for compelling showing strategies and expanded openness to English language settings to improve talking capability (Shahid et al, 2022). The impact of socio-social variables on talking capability in the Pakistani setting has likewise been investigated.…”

“…Students' confidence and willingness to engage in oral communication can be affected by cultural factors, such as societal expectations and gender roles, according to the study. Such factors should be thought about while planning language projects to advance talking capability (Shahid et al, 2022).…”

An Analysis of Affixation Found in Sasak Language in Kelayu Dialect: A Descriptive Study

“…Language helps human to communicate in their society. In the normal transfer or information through language, human use language to send vital social messages about who they are, where they come from, and who they associate with (Alawamleh et al, 2022;Shahid et al, 2022). Without language, human will have difficulty to communication with each other in their society.…”