DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPEAKING SKILLS OF STUDENTS OF NON-LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

The article touches upon the development of English speaking skills of students of non-linguistic universities. It analyzes peculiarities of teaching English in general and speaking skills in particular. The author focuses on the problem of insufficient level of foreign language proficiency of students of non-linguistic universities and the need to create a sufficient base at the initial stage to enhance the process of effective foreign language professional communication. The article proposes a set of techniques in line with the communicative approach aimed at increasing the coherence of speech, expanding the vocabulary and grammar, and encouraging students to expand their oral statements. The importance of removing language barriers is emphasized. The results of the study can be used as part of teaching English practice to students of various non-linguistic fields at the initial stage. It is concluded that a separate attention to the initial stage can provide an effective transition to oral speech in English on professional topics.