THE USE OF DEBATE TECHNIQUE TO DEVELOP STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS
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https://doi.org/10.18173/2354-1075.2024-0048Keywords:
debate technique, speaking skills, action researchAbstract
The paper investigates the efficacy of debate techniques in enhancing students’ speaking skills within the context of English language education. Speaking proficiency is a fundamental aspect of language learning, crucial for effective communication in academic, professional, and social settings. Debates offer a structured and interactive approach to language instruction, requiring students to formulate arguments, present opinions persuasively, and engage in spontaneous dialogue. Through a review of relevant literature and empirical evidence, this study explores how debate techniques contribute to language proficiency and overall communicative competence as well. The research methodology involves quantitative analyses, including student surveys, and speaking assessments, to assess the impact of debate activities on students’ speaking abilities. The participants of this study were 60 students at B1 level. Findings indicated that integrating debate into language instruction improved students’ fluency, vocabulary expansion, critical thinking, and confidence in using English.
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