Relationship between soft skills and language learning
Keywords:
soft skills, language, communication, critical thinking, empathyAbstract
Soft skills play a crucial role in language learning, as they contribute significantly to a learner's ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and adapt in a multicultural and multilingual environment. This paper explores the intricate relationship between soft skills development and language acquisition. By analyzing the impact of soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, empathy, and cultural awareness on language learning outcomes, this study aims to shed light on the importance of integrating soft skills training into language education programs. Through a review of relevant literature and case studies, this paper highlights the positive influence of soft skills on language proficiency, intercultural competence, and overall learning success. The findings underscore the need for educators to foster the development of soft skills alongside language skills to empower learners to thrive in diverse linguistic contexts. Soft skills are essential to language learning success because they improve learners' ability to communicate effectively, collaborate, and adapt to diverse cultural and linguistic environments. This article explores the significance of language acquisition through soft skills using a questionnaire comprising 14 questions categorized into 3 main sections. Each section contains 4 questions about a particular aspect that was randomly assigned. Responses were gathered from a diverse sample of individuals from universities and colleges in Kazakhstan. The findings of this study offer a preliminary investigation into the effectiveness of language learning through soft skills and suggest potential avenues for future research.
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