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DIGITAL SPEAKING: A NEW-GENERATION APPROACH TO LEARNING SPOKEN
ENGLISH
Sarvinoz Ismailovna Pulatova
Master’s student at the Termez University of Economics and Service.
English language teacher at the Academic Lyceum of the
Termez State Engineering and Agrotechnology Institute.
Annotation:
This article analyzes the role of digital speech technologies in learning English,
especially oral communication skills. Digital tools show how the user's pronunciation, intonation,
and fluency are improved. It is also noted that, unlike traditional teaching methods, platforms
based on artificial intelligence create a personalized and interactive learning environment. In the
example of Uzbekistan, the integration and possibilities of these technologies into the education
system are highlighted.
Keywords:
Digital speech, spoken English, artificial intelligence, pronunciation, language
learning technologies, interactive platforms, mobile applications, personalized learning,
communication skills, digital education.
Today, English has become an integral part of global communication, science, education, and
technology. Especially oral speech, that is, the ability to communicate freely and confidently in
English, is one of the main factors of success in modern society. However, while it is easy for
many language learners to master grammar and expand vocabulary, speaking freely and
pronouncing clearly presents great difficulties. In recent years, "digital speech" technologies
have emerged as an effective solution to this problem. This new generation approach is
revolutionizing the study of spoken English.
Digital speech is a technological approach aimed at developing the user's speaking skills using
artificial intelligence, machine learning, and voice technologies. This field is implemented
through interactive mobile applications, virtual assistants (such as Siri, Alexa), speech
recognition programs, and AI platforms. They allow language learners to improve exercises by
analyzing pronunciation, intonation, and communication style in real time.
Digital speech technologies differ significantly from traditional language learning methods.
Usually, when learning English, one relies on books, sets of grammatical rules, written
assignments, and classroom activities. Although these approaches provide students with
theoretical knowledge, they cannot fully perform the tasks of real communication, such as active
participation in oral speech, and quick and correct answers. Digital speech involves the user in
constant interactive conversations, through which they "live with language," that is, a real
communication environment is created.
Currently, there are various platforms and applications on the market designed for oral English
practice. The most famous of them are:
1.
Elsa Speak - accurately analyzes users' pronunciation and provides individual exercises to
improve it.
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Speechling - teaches real-time conversations through a voice trainer.
3.
HelloTalk and Tandem provide the opportunity to conduct live conversations with users
whose native language is English.
4.
YouTube and Podcasts - English-language videos and audio materials from various fields
are of great importance for listening, understanding, and pronunciation development.
5.
ChatGPT or other AI assistants create a virtual conversation environment by interacting
with the user.
Digital technologies require active user participation. For example, through interactive exercises,
he pronounces words aloud, listens to the opinion of the virtual teacher, and corrects incorrectly
pronounced words. This process is not just obtaining information, but learning based on practice.
It is this element - active participation - that forms the most important practical skills in learning
a spoken language.
Digital speech tools analyze the user's level, weaknesses, and goals, forming an individual
learning path. For example, if you constantly make the same pronunciation errors, the system
will offer additional exercises focused on these words. This personalized approach accelerates
and makes the learning process more effective.
Many students are afraid to speak English fluently. They are afraid to pronounce it incorrectly or
to appear funny. Digital speech technologies also greatly help in overcoming these psychological
barriers. The user practices repeatedly, without fear of mistakes, without feeling embarrassed.
This leads to increased self-esteem and confidence.
At the same time, many schools and universities have begun to incorporate digital speech
technologies into the educational process. In the lessons, oral examinations, classes, and
simulated conversations are conducted using AI. This ensures not only adaptability to modern
technologies, but also language learning in conditions close to real life.
Interest in the English language is also growing in Uzbekistan. In recent years, language learning
through digital learning platforms has become popular. Many young people and adults are trying
to learn English through the "Bilim" application, "Online Maktab," "Coursera," "EdX," "BBC
Learning English" and other resources. The wider implementation of digital speech tools plays
an important role in improving the quality of education, especially in rural areas.
In conclusion,
digital speech is not only a technological innovation, but also a turning point in
the approach to language learning. It transforms the user from a passive listener into an active
conversationalist. This approach immerses the student in language, encourages learning through
mistakes, and prepares them for real-life communication. Creates an adaptive, comfortable,
reliable, and motivating environment for each learner. In the future, digital speech technologies
will become more sophisticated and make learning English not only effective but also enjoyable.
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1.
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Of Elsa Speak To Enhance Speaking Skill In Senior High School. Conference on English
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Miratu Fitria Sholekhah & Ria Fakhrurriana (2023). The Use of ELSA Speak as a
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