THE ROLE OF TEAMWORK IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION

This study explores the role of teamwork in enhancing academic language proficiency among English as a Foreign Language students.With globalisation increasing the demand for advanced academic communication skills, mastering academic English has become essential for students to engage with scholarly content, present research, write academic papers, and participate in academic discussions.Concurrently, collaborative learning has gained popularity in educational institutions, with research highlighting its positive impact on students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and engagement with course material.However, there is a gap in the literature regarding the specific influence of teamwork on language acquisition and academic communication skills.This study aims to address this gap by examining how team-based activities in English as a Foreign Language courses impact students' academic communication skills and learning outcomes.Using a survey-based methodology, the study explores the dynamics of teamwork, as a result proving its beneficial contribution to developing language proficiency, critical thinking, and the development of essential soft skills such as collaboration and problem-solving.The paper concludes by emphasising the advanced understanding of the impact of teamwork on academic communication and language learning and highlighting the importance of structured teamwork, clear role definitions, and feedback mechanisms in promoting student engagement and motivation, which cumulatively hold the scientific and practical value of the findings.Overall, this research contributes to the development of more effective collaborative English as a Foreign Language learning strategies.and suggests future research on online and blended learning models, particularly in crisis conditions, where remote collaboration can support resilience and motivation to foster long-term academic and professional success.