THE ROLE OF SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DEVELOPING FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
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social intelligence, foreign language learning, speaking skills, communication, communicative competence, psychology of learning.Abstract
This article examines the role of social intelligence in the process of learning a foreign language, with particular emphasis on the development of speaking skills. Social intelligence refers to an individual’s ability to understand others, interpret social situations, and interact effectively in communication. In foreign language learning, these abilities significantly influence a learner’s confidence, fluency, and willingness to participate in conversation. The article argues that social intelligence acts as an important psychological and communicative support in the formation of oral language competence.
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