Effectiveness of Communicative Language Learning Activities on Students’ Communicative Competence

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study investigated the effectiveness of communicative language learning activities (CLLAs) in developing college students' communicative Competence (CC) as opposed to the traditional approach. The study respondents were second-year college students of a local higher education institution in North Cotabato, Philippines. The control group was taught using the traditional approach, while the experimental group was exposed to CLLAs. The piloted CC test was then used for the pretest and posttest of both groups. Scores obtained from the tests were then analyzed using a t-test. The investigation findings revealed that the CCLAs are effective in improving the communicative competence of the students. The study recommends the use of communicative language learning activities, specifically at the tertiary level, to achieve communicative goals in language classes. This paper provided language pedagogical implications and recommendations.