The Use of Drills in the Development of Speaking Skills

Authors

  • Tamuna Khetaguri Faculty of Education, International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Mustafa Albay Department of Languages, Ishik University, Erbil, Iraq

Keywords:

Drills, Habit, Repetition, Fluency, Accuracy

Abstract

Drills are part of foreign language learning process. They provide good practice to promote foreign language learning. Drills will enable learners to give prompt feedback. Learners will learn some concepts quickly and use them effectively in different environments. As drills allow learners to develop dialogues in real communications, they play a significant role to maintain language proficiency. This article sets forth the benefits of using drills in foreign language learning.

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01.09.2016

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How to Cite

Khetaguri, T., & Albay, M. (2016). The Use of Drills in the Development of Speaking Skills. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 3(1), 54-58. https://ijsses.tiu.edu.iq/index.php/ijsses/article/view/584

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