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In teaching English as a foreign language, speaking is one of the last and most difficult skills to form. There are different methods that can be followed to develop this skill. If these methods are practiced in lessons with a good instructor, there will be a noticeable improvement in this skill. Not only the classroom environment will not be enough, but it is also imperative to practice in daily life. Thanks to advances in technology and good guidance, it is easier to develop this skill today.

Steps To Improve Speaking Skills

1. Focus on vocabulary learning and to learn the types of words (verbs, adjectives, nouns, and so on.) and their positions and functions in sentences.
2. Learning word grps and paying attention to their use in sentences will accelerate the fluency process.
3. Keep a diary. It will be more efficient if the diary is done in two ways: written and audio-recorded. It doesn't have to be perfect. Objective; It means spending less and less time every day thinking in English.
4. Another method is to become a member of English-speaking cafes. People from different levels, cultures and fields come together to improve their speaking skills. This not only increases self-confidence but also provides a significant improvement in speaking skills. Continuity is important in this concept.
5. You can go to tourist areas and start a conversation or get a job in those areas and create opportunities to practice.

Technological Programs

• With the developing AI technology, practicing English has become even easier with different AI avatars. This will be a very effective option for practicing both in and out of the classroom.
• There are also plugins for language practice such as Language Reactor. These plug-ins provide subtitles in English and your native language at the same time, alowing you to pause, star and repeat phrases, words, their usage in the spoken text, pronunciation of words and repetition of speech patterns.

 

Other Options

• Pronunciation is also very important. Your speech is understandable and fluent only with correct pronunciation. For this, pronunciation sections should not be skipped and basic pronunciation rules should be demonstrated.
• There are also online dictionaries, videos, podcasts, pronunciation apps instaled on the phone, etc. can be supported with.

As mentioned above, developing speaking skills is possible with dedication, a good classroom environment and instructor, technology, visual and auditory materials, and most importantly, practice. The best method is to slct and blend the appropriate ones and develop this skill, which is the most important element of communication, by including it in one's life.