DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE AND ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS IN UZBEKISTAN

The development of communicative competence and academic writing skills remains a central challenge in English language education in Uzbekistan. While recent educational reforms have expanded access to English instruction and promoted international assessment systems, classroom practices often continue to prioritize grammatical accuracy over meaningful communication. This article explores instructional approaches aimed at improving speaking and writing skills among Uzbek learners of English, with particular attention to exam-oriented contexts such as IELTS preparation. The study combines theoretical perspectives on communicative language teaching with a classroom-based case study conducted in an Uzbek learning environment. The findings indicate that systematic instruction focusing on idea development, coherence, and learner interaction may contribute to increased confidence and improved performance in both spoken and written English. The article argues that effective pedagogy in Uzbekistan requires not only methodological innovation but also careful adaptation to local educational conditions.