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Vol.05 Issue06 2025
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253-255
10.37547/ijp/Volume05Issue06-68
A Model for Developing Oral Communication Competence in A
Foreign Language Among Military School Cadets
Abdullayeva Sanobar Xamzayevna
English teacher of the Academy of the Ministry of Internal affairs of Uzbekistan, independent researcher, Uzbekistan
Received:
22 April 2025;
Accepted:
18 May 2025;
Published:
20 June 2025
Abstract:
This article examines a model for improving oral communication skills in a foreign language among
military school cadets. The aim is to show how pedagogical practices such as digital storytelling, translanguaging,
and simulation-based training can help cadets speak clearly and effectively in a foreign language. We use a
literature review approach. The insights are drawn from research on language teaching, military academy training,
and simulation methods.
Keywords:
Oral communication, foreign language, cadets, military academy, language training, digital storytelling,
simulation, translanguaging.
Introduction:
Effective oral communication in a foreign
language is very important for military school cadets.
As globalization increases, cadets must learn to speak
well in more than one language. This skill helps them
work in international settings and deal with diverse
groups. Educational reforms in post-Soviet countries,
such as Kazakhstan, highlight the importance of
adapting educational systems to current needs. [1]
Discussions on economic development models, such as
the Uzbek model, emphasize the need for local
solutions in education and training. [2]
Modern military training includes not just physical skills
but also psychological and communication skills.
Modern training aims to build mental strength, clear
communication, and proper emotional handling among
cadets. These skills are very important for modern
military work because officers face many challenges
while serving in diverse cultural contexts.
Our study reviews teaching methods and practices
from current research. These methods include digital
storytelling, translanguaging, and simulation-based
training. Changing the teaching methods can help
cadets learn by doing and experiencing a safe learning
environment. [3] By using methods that are easy to
understand and follow, we can help cadets improve
their oral communication competence in a foreign
language.
We focus on what works in many parts of the world.
We then discuss how these research insights can be
used in military academies. The purpose of this article
is to provide clear recommendations for training
programs. We also note that the recommendations are
based on research done in different contexts, including
military academy training and language teaching
methods.
METHODOLOGY
This article uses a literature review methodology. We
carefully examined research articles and scholarly
reviews on language teaching and military training. We
did not conduct new experiments. Instead, we looked
at studies that focused on:
Digital Storytelling
: A method that uses digital media
to tell short stories. It helps in training students to
speak clearly and with confidence. [4]
Translanguaging
: A method that uses two or more
languages to help learners understand new content
better. This approach is very useful in multilingual
classrooms. [5]
Simulation-Based Training
: This is a way to practice
skills in a safe and controlled setting. It helps cadets
practice communication and decision-making in
simulated real-life scenarios. [6]
Psychological and Emotional Training
: Modern military
training also emphasizes psychological skills. Training in
emotional awareness is important for clear and
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effective communication. [7]
We gathered these insights from various peer-
reviewed articles and scholarly reports. Each study
provided evidence on how communication skills can be
improved through innovative teaching methods. Our
article then integrates these findings to suggest
practical recommendations for military academies.
RESULTS
The systematic review of 45 articles highlights that
digital storytelling (DST) has attributes, benefits, and
features that enhance students' speaking skills. [8]
Researchers have used various methodologies to
demonstrate DST's importance as a contemporary
teaching method for students across different
education levels. The studies offer empirical evidence
supporting the use of DST in the classroom to help
students communicate and speak more effectively.
Specifically, students who create digital stories can
improve their communication skills by learning to
express themselves, ask questions, share perspectives,
and create narratives.
Diagram 1: The Digital Storytelling Process for Enhanced Speaking Skills
Explanation of the Diagram and Process:
Plan Story
: This initial step involves carefully planning
the digital story. It includes choosing a theme or topic,
writing a script, and outlining the narrative.
Create Media
: Here, the required media elements are
created or curated. This could involve taking pictures,
recording audio narrations, or shooting video footage.
Combine & Edit
: This stage involves combining the
media elements using software to create a cohesive
digital story. Editing includes trimming, adding effects,
and synchronizing audio and video.
Share & Present
: The completed digital story is shared
with an audience, such as classmates or instructors.
Feedback & Critique
: Constructive feedback is
gathered from peers and instructors.
Incorporate Changes
: Based on the feedback,
necessary changes and improvements are made to the
digital story.
Improved Speaking Skills
: The overall process leads to
improved speaking skills, including fluency, confidence,
and expression. The students' communication skills are
refined as they express themselves, ask questions,
share perspectives, and create narratives.
This diagram visually represents the process through
which digital storytelling enhances speaking skills,
incorporating findings from the systematic review.
DISCUSSION
The integration of technology, including digital
storytelling, into education offers benefits to educators
by improving the teaching and learning process and
helping achieve academic goals. Digital storytelling
fosters active participation and aligns with 21st-century
teaching and learning approaches. [9] Effective digital
stories contain elements that facilitate the ability of
students to speak more effectively. Digital storytelling
allows students to construct digital stories and
personalize
experiences,
improving
their
understanding and fluency. [10] It also elicits emotions,
allowing students to express themselves more clearly
and improve their speaking skills. Personalizing stories
by recording themselves reciting scripts further
engages students.
The advantages of implementing digital storytelling in
the
classroom
include
increased
motivation,
engagement, confidence, creativity, collaboration, and
digital literacy.
CONCLUSION
Plan a story
Create
media:
Images,
Audio,
Video
Combine and edit:
Software
Share & present
Incorporate changes
Feedback
&
Critiques
Improved Speaking skills:
Fluency, confidence, Expression
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The systematic review concludes that digital
storytelling enhances speaking skills through its various
attributes and benefits. Educators can use digital
storytelling to teach in the digital era, especially during
situations like the COVID-19 lockdown, by creating
meaningful lessons for distance or online learning.
Teachers should use DST to empower students' voices
and provide opportunities to learn in a fun and positive
environment, capturing their attention and making
learning meaningful.
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