SOFT SKILLS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES: BASES OF IMPROVEMENT OF STUDENTS’ INTERPERSONAL AND COGNITIVE SKILLS

Nilufar Karimova ()

Ижтимоий-гуманитар фанларнинг долзарб муаммолари / Актуальные проблемы социально-гуманитарных наук / Actual Problems of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2025, vol. 5, issue 6, 485-490

Abstract: In an increasingly interconnected and dynamic world, soft skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence are essential for success in both academic and professional environments. While English language teaching (ELT) has traditionally focused on linguistic competence, contemporary pedagogical approaches are recognizing the significant role that ELT can play in developing these vital soft skills. This article explores how English language instruction can be utilized to enhance students’ interpersonal and cognitive soft skills, providing a comprehensive overview of relevant teaching strategies and practices. Through a review of relevant literature and empirical evidence, the article highlights how ELT methods such as task-based learning, communicative language teaching, and project-based learning can be effectively used to foster soft skills development. The article concludes by offering recommendations for educators to integrate soft skills into their language teaching practices.

Keywords: English language teaching (ELT); soft skills; communication skills; critical thinking; project-based learning; interpersonal skills; cognitive skills; educational development. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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