PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF IMPLEMENTING CONTENT-BASED TEACHING AT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Abstract

secondary school learners. Content-based teaching, as an instructional approach, integrates language learning with subject-matter content, enabling students to acquire linguistic skills naturally while engaging with meaningful and relevant topics. The study explores how CBT enhances the key components of communicative competence, including linguistic, sociolinguistic, discourse, and strategic competencies. Through the analysis of theoretical foundations and practical classroom applications, the research identifies the ways in which authentic content, task-based activities, and contextualized input contribute to improved communication skills. Additionally, the study highlights the effectiveness of CBT in increasing learner motivation, promoting critical thinking, and fostering real-life language use. Findings suggest that content-based teaching provides a dynamic and efficient framework for secondary school language instruction, helping students develop both subject knowledge and functional communication abilities.