METHODS OF DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Abstract

This article examines scientifically and methodologically grounded ways of developing students’ speaking skills through artificial intelligence technologies in foreign language education, particularly in the process of teaching English. In today’s digital learning environment, the formation of oral communicative competence should not be limited to traditional classroom exercises. It needs to be enriched with individual, interactive and continuous technology-supported communication. From this perspective, AI-based chatbots, automatic speech recognition systems, pronunciation assessment applications, virtual interlocutors and adaptive learning platforms are becoming effective tools for improving students’ speaking performance. The article discusses the didactic potential of these technologies, their methodological advantages, stages of integration into classroom practice, and the possible challenges that may arise in their use. Special attention is paid to teacher supervision, academic integrity, personal data protection and the need to preserve students’ independent thinking when artificial intelligence tools are used in the learning process.

Keywords

artificial intelligence, speaking skills, foreign language education, digital pedagogy, chatbot, pronunciation, communicative competence, adaptive learning, interactive method, English language.