THE IMPACT OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING GRAMMAR COMPETENCE IN HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS

This article examines the role of Communicative Language Teaching in the development of grammar competence among high school learners. It explores what grammar to teach, how to teach it effectively, and how learner characteristics influence instructional strategies. By focusing on integrating grammar into meaningful communication, the article highlights methods that enhance both accuracy and fluency, with a particular emphasis on contextualized grammar teaching and interactive learning. The article concludes by suggesting that integrating Communicative Language Teaching principles into grammar instruction creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment conducive to language acquisition.