DEVELOPING ORAL SPEECH SKILLS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BASED ON A COGNITIVE APPROACH (USING ENGLISH AS AN EXAMPLE)
Keywords:
cognitive approach, mental frameworks, oral proficiency, self-reflection, metacognition.Abstract
Developing oral speech skills in high school students is a fundamental
aspect of language education, especially in a global context where English serves as a key
medium for communication, academia, and business. This discussion will explore reasons
and strategies for improving high school students’ spoken English skills from a cognitive
viewpoint.
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