The impact of motivation on developing undergraduate students’ speaking skills

Zarrina Salieva

doi:10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss2-pp57-62

Zarrina Salieva F.f.n., dotsent, Samarqand davlat chet tillar instituti, Samarqand, Oʻzbekiston, Samarqand, Oʻzbekiston

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss2-pp57-62

Keywords

motivation , speaking skills , intrinsic , extrinsic motivation , task-based language teaching , practical strategies

Abstract

The article examines the impact of motivation on improving speaking skills among undergraduate philology students using a task-based language teaching paradigm. It emphasizes the importance of motivation in developing excellent verbal communication abilities. By incorporating relevant and engaging tasks, educators can cultivate a strong sense of motivation, encouraging active participation and fostering a positive attitude towards speaking. Understanding motivation's impact can lead to more effective teaching strategies and better outcomes for undergraduate philology students. The article suggests practical improvements in pedagogical practices to boost student motivation and enhance English speaking skills development.

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Published

2025-03-15

How to Cite

Salieva, Z. 2025. The impact of motivation on developing undergraduate students’ speaking skills. Foreign Linguistics and Lingvodidactics. 3, 2 (Mar. 2025), 57–62. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss2-pp57-62.