Discourse competence plays a crucial role in English Language Teaching (ELT) as it forms the foundation for effective communication and language learning. It encompasses the ability to construct coherent and cohesive discourse, understand text features, apply construction strategies, and possess knowledge of academic writing. Developing discourse competence aids in mastering academic writing, enhancing communicative skills, and understanding language structures in context. Furthermore, integrating media-discursive competence into learning materials can improve students' conversational skills and motivate learning. This article compares discourse competence with grammar skills, how it works if the learners use them together in speech. In the classroom, discourse competence is essential for language teachers as it influences learners' engagement and the learning process. Overall, discourse competence is a fundamental component of ELT that facilitates effective communication, language learning, and teaching practices with correct grammatical structures and relevant knowledge.

Discourse competence, tense, grammatical structures, cohesion

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