Read the excerpt below: The pedagogical coordinator João is...

Read the excerpt below:

The pedagogical coordinator João is organizing a meeting about the legal framework supporting English language teaching in basic education. He needs to clarify how Brazilian legislation establishes and regulates foreign language instruction. During his presentation, he will address aspects of the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) related to English language competencies and their implementation in school curricula. According to BNCC guidelines, English language teaching should develop _______ by integrating linguistic, cultural, and critical competencies in meaningful communicative contexts.

Fill in the blank above and select the correct alternative.