The development of speaking skills is one of the key objectives in teaching English as a foreign language. Traditional approaches, such as grammar-translation methods, often fail to provide students with sufficient practice in spoken communication. Therefore, modern methodologies prioritize interactive and student-centered techniques that create a natural language-learning environment.
This article explores three major approaches:
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The Communicative Approach, which emphasizes real-life communication through role-playing, discussions, and collaborative activities.
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Game-Based Learning, which includes role-playing games, debates, and language quests to enhance engagement and reduce speaking anxiety.
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Digital Technologies, such as online platforms, speech recognition apps, and video conferencing tools, which facilitate language immersion and independent learning.
The article concludes that implementing these modern methods significantly improves students’ confidence and fluency in spoken English. Future research directions may focus on personalized learning strategies and the integration of artificial intelligence in language education.
