An overview of the key principles of improving oral fluency among non-native English students
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https://doi.org/10.28925/2311-2409.2026.4512Keywords:
fluency, effective speaking, teaching methods, social integration, integration of language learning technologiesAbstract
The article examines the basics of fluent, correct and accurate use of English in today's communicative situations in the context of modern development of society in a globalized world. Formulating the definition, the author pays special attention to research on improving fluent communication among students of higher education institutions, who are not native speakers of English. Analysis of the scientific and methodological achievements of authors studying ways of improving effectiveness of fluent English speaking is carried out.
In particular, attention is focused on the fact that English has become a language of international communication, which is widely used in academic circles, business, foreign policy relations, etc. The article examines not only the importance of using spoken English, but also identifies the problems that students face in the process of communication and offers comprehensive strategies for solving them.
Taking into account the analysis of research on English fluency, the author suggests main factors of the effectiveness of using spoken English, which are increasingly recognized as important skills. Effective communication, professional success, economic benefits, global opportunities, cultural understanding, cognitive benefits, social integration, personal development are asserted as the main principles of correct, accurate and fluent spoken English.
The article identifies key methods for improving spoken English, such as interactive teaching methods, technological tools, authentic materials, communicative approach, assessment formation and individualization of learning.
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