IMPROVING METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN FUTURE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS

Developing robust communicative competence in future English language teachers is critical for effective language education in an increasingly global and digital world. This article examines theoretical foundations of communicative competence and analyzes modern pedagogical approaches that can enhance teacher training methodologies. A comprehensive overview of communicative competence models is provided, highlighting linguistic, sociolinguistic, pragmatic, and intercultural dimensions. The paper then proposes improvements in teacher education curricula and practices – including the integration of communicative language teaching (CLT) principles, task-based and experiential learning, reflective practice, and technology-enhanced training – to better prepare English language teaching (ELT) trainees for real-world communication challenges.