DESIGNING REAL-LIFE COMMUNICATIVE TASKS TO ENHANCE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN LANGUAGE LEARNERS
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These communicative tasks simulate authentic social and cognitive challenges that demand thoughtful interaction and language use. When students engage in such meaningful activities,Аннотация
This article explores the integration of real-life communicative tasks in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms as a means of fostering critical thinking skills among students. Drawing upon contemporary pedagogical theories and classroom
based observations, it examines how task-based learning (TBL) approaches can be effectively designed to promote analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and reflective engagement. The article further elaborates on the essential features of successful task
design and offers practical strategies for implementation, aiming to enrich both linguistic competence and cognitive development in language learners.
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