Rubrics and checklists are essential tools in the validation of speaking skills as they provide a standardized and objective way to assess and evaluate a person's ability to communicate effectively in a spoken language. Rubrics are scoring guides that outline the criteria and levels of performance for a particular task or skill, while checklists are simple lists of specific skills or tasks that need to be demonstrated during a speaking assessment. According to the result of the research, rubrics and checklists are valuable tools in the validation of speaking skills as they provide a systematic and consistent way to assess and evaluate a person’s ability to communicate effectively in a spoken language.