THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS IN LEARNING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES

<div>This article explores the crucial role of communicative skills in learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP). ESP refers to teaching English tailored to meet the needs of specific disciplines or professional fields, including business, law, medicine, and engineering. The article discusses how communicative competence is central to mastering English for ESP, focusing on skills like speaking, listening, reading, and writing in real-world contexts. It highlights the importance of language as a tool for professional communication and examines strategies to enhance communicative proficiency in ESP settings. The study suggests methods to improve both general and discipline-specific English language skills.</div>