STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS IN STUDENTS

This article examines effective strategies for developing students’ speaking skills in English language learning. Speaking is considered one of the most essential and challenging language skills, requiring the integration of linguistic knowledge, communicative competence, and psychological readiness. The study analyzes various pedagogical approaches, including Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Task-Based Learning (TBL), collaborative learning, and the integration of modern educational technologies. A qualitative descriptive method was used to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies based on theoretical sources and classroom practice. The findings indicate that student-centered, interactive, and technology-enhanced teaching methods significantly improve learners’ fluency, confidence, and overall speaking performance. The study emphasizes the importance of creating an engaging and supportive learning environment to maximize students’ speaking development.