Communicative Competence and Various Factors Affecting Learning

Abstract

Language is a system which comprises of acquisition, development and communication. In order to comprehend language and to make sure that it is perceivable, the acquisition of language is used as a tool. James Cummins put forward the Cummin’s Iceberg Theory which distinguishes between cognitive/academic language proficiency (CALP) and basic interpersonal communicative skills (BICS). CALP is the language which is necessary to understand and discuss in the classroom. BICS, on the other hand is the language needed diurnally, including conversation with friends, informal interaction. Person’s body language, eye contact, the physical distance is what determines the intentions of the person and his or her sincerity and altogether called the non-verbal communication. This paper highlights the various factors like social, linguistic, psychological factors that affects the learning competence of the learner.