Evaluating the Effectiveness of Language Immersion Programs in Improving Communicative Competence in Secondary School Students

Abstract

This article aims to evaluate the effectiveness of language immersion programs in improving communicative competence in secondary school students. Communicative competence refers to the ability to effectively comprehend, produce, and negotiate meaning with others in a given language. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of standardized test scores and qualitative analysis of student perceptions and experiences.