CONTENT AND METHODS OF DEVELOPING STUDENTS' SPEAKING SKILLS

Abstract

Developing students' speaking skills involves shifting from teacher-centered to student-centered, communicative approaches that emphasize fluency, accuracy, and confidence. Key methods include task-based learning, role-plays, and debates, designed to move beyond mechanical drilling toward authentic, purposeful communication. Effective strategies include scaffolding with visuals, encouraging full sentence construction, and implementing peer-to-peer collaboration to boost engagement.