Methods Of Developing Students’ Speaking Competence In English Lessons In General Education Schools

Abstract

This article discusses the issues related to developing students’ oral speech skills in teaching English as a foreign language. It highlights the theoretical and practical aspects of language learning, the essence of speech, and the importance of the communicative approach. The author provides a detailed explanation of the role of various factors such as enriching vocabulary, developing grammatical competence, and strengthening phonetic and orthoepic skills in shaping students’ speech. The methodological foundations of teaching speaking as a key type of speech activity, ways of forming speaking skills in primary school learners, and the role of the teacher are analyzed.