The differences in the roles of input and interaction in communicative competence of second language learners

Input and interaction both have their own roles in the communicative competence of second language learners. However, the differences were seldom looked upon and both listening and speaking had been used in the syllabus without actually knowing the target area of the language that it best influences. Therefore, a study has been conducted to identify how listening and speaking aids in communicative competence, putting focus on the competency area that it targets. The study was conducted in two schools with the different in the amount of exposure to interaction. A total number of 50 students were used as the subject of the study with addition of 10 English teachers from various schools to further clarify the findings. The method applied for the study is questionnaire. The findings of the study proofs that both listening and speaking affects different aspects of language competency and there are aspects where both the method plays an equal part. The study also came out with recommendations in how the result of the study could benefit the education field and how further research should be carried out in order to make the study more contributing to the related field.