DIDACTIC FOUNDATIONS OF THE COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH IN ENGLISH TEACHING

This article studies the didactic foundations of the communicative approach in teaching English. The communicative approach is considered as an important tool for developing students' communication skills, teaching them to use the language in real-life situations. The article analyzes the main principles of this approach, in particular, learner-centeredness, dialogue orientation, the use of interactive methods and the organization of a meaningful learning process. It also highlights effective methods aimed at strengthening cooperation between teachers and students and the formation of communicative competence. The results of the study serve to deepen the understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of using the communicative approach in teaching English.