OVERCOMING SPEECH BARRIERS AT UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
This article focuses on the importance of developing speaking skills at foreign language classes at university, as the ability to communicate in English is one of the essential requirements for success in various careers both nationally and internationally. However, while speaking a foreign language...
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Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University
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description | This article focuses on the importance of developing speaking skills at foreign language classes at university, as the ability to communicate in English is one of the essential requirements for success in various careers both nationally and internationally. However, while speaking a foreign language university students face challenges like hesitation, limited vocabulary, anxiety and lack of real-world practice. Traditional methods often struggle to address these issues due to large classes, limited interaction and time constraints. Teaching speaking is particularly demanding, requiring focus on pronunciation, grammar and fluency, along with overcoming shyness, low confidence and fear of judgment. To overcome these barriers, teachers should use innovative methods and technologies. Techniques like communicative language teaching, task-based learning, immersion, and digital tools help students build confidence and fluency. Activities like role-playing and digital storytelling make language use more natural and reduce anxiety. The article highlights the importance of adapting teaching methods to students’ needs, focusing on real-world application of a foreign language like professional communication. Practical strategies include regular practice, engaging with native content, cultural exploration and learning from mistakes. By creating supportive and interactive environments, teachers can help students to become confident speakers, preparing them for successful work and realization in a globalized world. |
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spelling | doaj-art-68804eafe6c145989f3bfed66c6cacca2025-01-06T10:04:13ZengBorys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan UniversityНеперервна професійна освіта: теорія та практика2412-07742024-12-01481556110.28925/2412-0774.2024.4.4OVERCOMING SPEECH BARRIERS AT UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSESAlla Durdas 0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6456-6108Nataliia Furmanchuk 1https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6449-4401Anna Bondar2https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0016-7953Olena Samar 3https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8470-3121State University of Trade and EconomicsNational Transport UniversityNational Transport UniversityNational Transport UniversityThis article focuses on the importance of developing speaking skills at foreign language classes at university, as the ability to communicate in English is one of the essential requirements for success in various careers both nationally and internationally. However, while speaking a foreign language university students face challenges like hesitation, limited vocabulary, anxiety and lack of real-world practice. Traditional methods often struggle to address these issues due to large classes, limited interaction and time constraints. Teaching speaking is particularly demanding, requiring focus on pronunciation, grammar and fluency, along with overcoming shyness, low confidence and fear of judgment. To overcome these barriers, teachers should use innovative methods and technologies. Techniques like communicative language teaching, task-based learning, immersion, and digital tools help students build confidence and fluency. Activities like role-playing and digital storytelling make language use more natural and reduce anxiety. The article highlights the importance of adapting teaching methods to students’ needs, focusing on real-world application of a foreign language like professional communication. Practical strategies include regular practice, engaging with native content, cultural exploration and learning from mistakes. By creating supportive and interactive environments, teachers can help students to become confident speakers, preparing them for successful work and realization in a globalized world.communication barrierscommunicative teaching methodsdigital tools in educationfluencyforeign languageimmersive language experiencesspeaking |
spellingShingle | Alla Durdas Nataliia Furmanchuk Anna Bondar Olena Samar OVERCOMING SPEECH BARRIERS AT UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES Неперервна професійна освіта: теорія та практика communication barriers communicative teaching methods digital tools in education fluency foreign language immersive language experiences speaking |
title | OVERCOMING SPEECH BARRIERS AT UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES |
title_full | OVERCOMING SPEECH BARRIERS AT UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES |
title_fullStr | OVERCOMING SPEECH BARRIERS AT UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES |
title_full_unstemmed | OVERCOMING SPEECH BARRIERS AT UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES |
title_short | OVERCOMING SPEECH BARRIERS AT UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES |
title_sort | overcoming speech barriers at university foreign language classes |
topic | communication barriers communicative teaching methods digital tools in education fluency foreign language immersive language experiences speaking |
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