THE ROLE OF CRITICAL THINKING IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING.
Keywords:
English language learning, critical thinking, communication, language teaching, creativity, problem-solving, learner-centered education, education technology. English has bAbstract
This article examines the importance of critical thinking in English
language learning. It discusses how critical thinking skills improve learners'
communication, problem-solving, creativity, and language proficiency. The article
also highlights practical teaching strategies that encourage students to think
independently while learning English.
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