THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING SPEAKING ACTIVITIES FOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL LEARNERS
Keywords:
speaking activities, EFL, intermediate learners, fluency, communicative competenceAbstract
This study explores the impact of structured speaking activities on the oral performance of intermediate-level learners in an EFL context. Conducted at Karakalpak State University, the research evaluates changes in fluency, accuracy, and learner confidence over an eight-week intervention period. Results show a significant improvement in speaking proficiency among students exposed to communicative activities. The findings support the inclusion of speaking tasks in English language curricula at the tertiary level.
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