THE RELEVANCE OF CRITICAL THINKING IN LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
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Numerous studies have been carried out to reveal the importance of critical thinking within educational and social settings, as well as learning foreign languages regarding the relationship between critical thinking and academic achievement in language acquisition. The full realization of language learners’ potential emerges when learning foreign languages is aligned with the cultivation of critical thinking abilities. To grasp, assess, and construct language meaningfully, particularly to enhance communication and language proficiency students ought to focus on honing their critical thinking skills. This study aims to explore the connection between students critical thinking skills and their engagement in the classroom to gain a comprehensive understanding of how critical thinking influences students' academic performance.
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