OVERCOMING SPEAKING ANXIETY: HOW KYRGYZ STUDENTS CAN START TALKING IN ENGLISH
Abstract
The article examines the problem of speaking anxiety among Kyrgyz students learning English and its impact on the development of communicative competence. The study analyzes the main psychological, educational, and social factors that prevent students from speaking English confidently. Particular attention is paid to the influence of fear of mistakes, lack of speaking practice, low self-confidence, and classroom environment on students’ oral communication skills. The article also discusses practical strategies for overcoming speaking anxiety, including regular speaking practice, participation in English-speaking clubs, the use of digital technologies, and communicative teaching methods. The findings demonstrate that reducing speaking anxiety is essential for improving students’ language proficiency, academic success, and international competitiveness.
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