Xorijiy lingvistika va lingvodidaktika
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Зарубежная
лингвистика
и
лингводидактика
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Foreign
Linguistics and Linguodidactics
Journal home page:
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Foreign experiences in improving students’ speaking
skills through “TED Talks”
Nargiza YUSUPOVA
Namangan State University
ARTICLE INFO
ABSTRACT
Article history:
Received June 2024
Received in revised form
10 July 2024
Accepted 25 July 2024
Available online
25 August 2024
In the digital age, effective communication skills in English as
a foreign language are essential for success across various
academic, professional, and personal domains. Speaking skills
play a crucial role in language acquisition, as students must be
able to articulate their thoughts, feelings, and ideas verbally to
demonstrate proficiency in oral communication. This article
examines international experiences with the use of the TED
Talks platform as a tool for improving students' speaking
abilities.
2181-3701
/©
2024 in Science LLC.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol2-iss2
This is an open-access article under the Attribution 4.0 International
(CC BY 4.0) license (
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.ru
Keywords:
English language,
speaking skills,
speaking skills,
TED Talks platform,
foreign experience.
“TED Talks” platformasi orqali talabalarning nutqiy
malakasini oshirishga oid xorijiy tajribalar
ANNOTATSIYA
Kalit so‘zlar
:
ingliz tili,
nutq qobiliyati,
nutq malakasi,
TED Talks platformasi,
xorijiy tajriba.
Raqamli asr davrida ingliz tilini chet tili sifatida samarali
muloqot qilish ko‘nikmalari turli akademik, professional va
shaxsiy sohalarda muvaffaqiyatga erishish uchun zarur
bo‘lmoqda. Til o‘rganishda nutq qobiliyati muhim rol o‘ynaydi.
Talabalar nutq malakasini namoyon qilish uchun o‘z fikrlari,
his-
tuyg‘ulari va g‘oyalarini og‘zaki ravishda ifoda etishlari
kerak. Mazkur maqolada TED Talks platformasini talabalarning
nutq malakalarini oshirishga oid xorijiy tajribalar tahlil qilinadi.
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Teacher, Namangan State University. E-mail: nargizayusupova@gmail.com
Xorijiy lingvistika va lingvodidaktika
–
Зарубежная лингвистика
и лингводидактика
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Foreign Linguistics and Linguodidactics
Special Issue
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2 (2024) / ISSN 2181-3701
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Зарубежный опыт по улучшению речевых навыков
студентов через «TED Talks»
АННОТАЦИЯ
Ключевые слова:
английский язык,
навыки говорения,
навыки говорения,
платформа TED Talks,
зарубежный опыт
.
В цифровую эпоху эффективные коммуникативные
навыки на английском языке как иностранном становятся
необходимым условием для достижения успеха в
различных академических, профессиональных и личных
сферах. Важнейшую роль в изучении языка играют навыки
устной речи. Студентам необходимо уметь четко и
последовательно выражать свои мысли, чувства и идеи в
устной форме, чтобы продемонстрировать владение
навыками говорения. В данной статье проводится анализ
зарубежного опыта использования платформы TED Talks
как инструмента для улучшения навыков устной речи
студентов.
INTRODUCTION
Strengthening students' speaking skills is a critical component of English language
instruction. To meet this need, educators continuously develop new methods to improve
communicative competence among English learners. Numerous international studies
have demonstrated that modern digital resources, such as TED Talks, can significantly
enhance students' speaking abilities. With its engaging and informative speakers, TED
Talks cover a broad range of topics relevant to language learning. This diversity makes
the platform a valuable tool for developing students' oral communication skills.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Scholars such as Choirunnisa and Sari (2021), Hamza (2019), Izzah et al. (2020),
and Hsu (2020) have explored the impact of TED Talks on the development of speaking
skills. Their findings suggest that TED Talks serve as an authentic resource in English
language education, particularly in teaching pronunciation and effective public speaking.
Traditional language teaching methods often prioritize memorization of grammar and
vocabulary, which can impede students' ability to communicate effectively in real-world
contexts. One of the challenges in teaching speaking skills is helping students overcome
language anxiety, which is crucial for fostering confident English communication.
A supportive and non-judgmental learning environment is essential to address this issue.
Developing speaking skills requires the implementation of various techniques designed
to enhance fluency, clarity, and confidence in oral communication. TED Talks, a platform
for sharing ideas globally, have gained widespread recognition for their educational
content. Broadcast primarily on YouTube, TED Talks provide an engaging and practical
way for learners to observe and practice essential speaking techniques. In a typical TED
Talk, speakers establish an emotional connection with the audience (Aravind &
Rajasekaran, 2019), inspiring listeners while presenting ideas and activities worth
spreading.
For English as a foreign language (EFL) learners, platforms like TED Talks offer a
valuable opportunity to learn the structure of the language, refine their accents, and
develop presentation skills. TED Talks also demonstrate how to construct sentences and
Xorijiy lingvistika va lingvodidaktika
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Зарубежная лингвистика
и лингводидактика
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Foreign Linguistics and Linguodidactics
Special Issue
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2 (2024) / ISSN 2181-3701
93
communicate ideas clearly and critically, aiding non-native speakers in understanding
the mechanics of the English language. The structured nature of TED Talks serves as an
excellent model for improving clarity and effectiveness in speech, which is vital for
mastering oral communication (Izzah et al., 2020).
Incorporating TED Talks into conversation practice allows non-native students to
better understand the nuances of the English language and apply speaking skills in real-
world contexts. These practical applications of speaking skills, as demonstrated in TED
Talks, are invaluable for EFL students as they work toward mastering the language.
TED talks have become important in providing various activities and ensuring that
students learn a variety of activities. TED talks have been used to deliver critical
messages and ensure that ideas are adequately communicated. Speaking and
presentation remain important for students to learn and improve their English language
skills. TED talks can also provide rubrics for learning English (Hamza, 2019). Constant
observation of English is crucial in understanding the language. Understanding English
from TED talks incorporating TED talks into the teaching of speaking skills offers an
innovative and engaging approach to enriching the language learning experience. These
thought-provoking talks cover a variety of topics, allowing students to explore real-world
issues while developing their oral communication skills.
By watching and analyzing TED talks, students not only improve their listening
comprehension, but also improve their vocabulary, fluency, and pronunciation. In
addition, TED talks provide role models for effective public speaking and help students
develop confidence, organization, and persuasive techniques. Interactive discussions and
presentations inspired by these lectures foster critical thinking and encourage students
to express themselves clearly, resulting in the development of a variety of speaking skills.
TED talks can be understood by listening to talks given by native English speakers.
TED transcripts are essential for some level of understanding of the language. These
conversations can be useful for students who have at least some knowledge of the
language. Conversations are very important for students who have gone through some
training and know some words.
TED talks are important in understanding language and have also made a strong
connection with the study of different aspects of language. Listening to speeches helps to
acquire language, which becomes important in improving various activities. TED talks
also help to overcome language barriers, which are important to improve various
activities and ensure that various activities are carried out correctly. TED talks have
always been important in improving fluency and accurate language tracking (Hsu, 2020).
Language comprehension in TED Talks is based on the development of language that
foreign language learners understand. Therefore, TED talks are important in improving
various activities and providing language comprehension. Students can connect what
they have learned in class and observe speech presentations. Students' speaking skills
will improve when watching ted skills according to the theory of social constructivism, all
knowledge develops through the use of language and interaction between different
people. Knowledge is acquired when it is shared and is not available from personal
experience. So knowledge comes from observing the world.
TED talks share people's experiences, which can be instrumental in achieving a
variety of goals. Understanding the content of TED talks is important to ensure that
students learn the various aspects. The concept of behaviorism also states that behavior
Xorijiy lingvistika va lingvodidaktika
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Зарубежная лингвистика
и лингводидактика
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is always learned from the environment. Therefore, the environments in which speakers
use English in TED talks become important in creating the necessary environment for
understanding different aspects of the English language. Speaking skills in TED talks
provide practical use of English. Speaking skills are used correctly and remain important
in language learning. TED talks have become important in providing a variety of activities
and ensuring that students learn a variety of activities. TED talks have been used to
deliver critical messages and ensure that ideas are adequately communicated. Speaking
and presentation remain important for students to learn and improve their English
language skills. TED talks can also provide rubrics for learning English. Therefore,
constant observation of English is crucial in understanding the language.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, watching and analyzing TED Talks allows students to not only
enhance their listening comprehension but also expand their vocabulary, improve
fluency, and refine pronunciation. TED Talks play a crucial role in conversations, helping
non-native students gain a deeper understanding of how the English language functions,
thus contributing to their overall language development. By engaging with TED Talks,
students experience a diverse linguistic environment and connect with speakers from
various fields, enriching their learning experience. While alternative platforms such as
YouTube, Skype, and WhatsApp offer valuable resources for improving speaking skills,
TED Talks stand out as one of the most effective tools for developing oral proficiency in
English language teaching (ELT).
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