Authentic Video Materials as a Means of Speech Fluency Development in EFL Class

Nigina Muhtarova

doi:10.2024/yqbbkf08

Authors

Nigina Muhtarova PhD student, Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages, Samarkand, Uzbekistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2024/yqbbkf08

Keywords:

Authentic video materials (AVMs), speech fluency development, communicative language teaching (CLT), comprehensible input, oral communication skills, pragmatic competence, audiovisual media in education, real-life language exposure

Abstract

The integration of authentic video materials (AVMs) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms has increasingly become a valuable tool for fostering speech fluency. This article explores the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of using AVMs to improve students' speech fluency, drawing on insights from both Central Asian scholars and broader international research. A literature review is provided to highlight the key benefits, challenges, and strategies for incorporating AVMs into language learning. The article concludes with a discussion of the pedagogical implications and best practices for leveraging AVMs in EFL instruction.

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