SIGNIFICANCE OF DISCURSIVE COMPETENCE IN ENHANCING ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Discursive competence plays a crucial role in enhancing oral communication skills by enabling individuals to effectively structure discourse, maintain coherence, and engage in meaningful interactions. It encompasses the ability to use appropriate linguistic and pragmatic strategies to manage conversations, express ideas clearly, and respond to social and cultural contexts. Mastering discursive competence allows speakers to navigate various communicative situations, adapt to different discourse genres, and maintain fluency and cohesion in speech. This paper explores the significance of discursive competence in developing oral proficiency, highlighting its impact on effective communication, language learning, and intercultural interactions. Through a comprehensive analysis, the study underscores the necessity of integrating discursive competence into language education to foster confident and articulate speakers.