Teaching oral skills to non-philology students majoring in humanities

Abstract

The article is devoted to the topical issue of teaching oral speech to non- philology students majoring in humanities. An overview of types of dialogical and monological speech is presented. Particular attention is paid to the practical side of the issue: the authors propose a system of exercises that will promote more successful mastering by students of oral speech, which is necessary for learning and professional communication. It is noted that the source for working with students at the final stage of their study can be specialized articles, sections of qualification papers, newspaper and magazine materials on relevant topics for students. The result of the analysis of the structure and main theses of the texts should be a discussion, during which the skills of expressing one's own opinion, arguing one’s own point of view, opponency will be improved. The productivity of composing professional monologues, constructing reports is emphasized. The thesis about the need to combine the development of oral and written speech to achieve the best results is substantiated. The article offers recommendation exercises of a practical nature, which will be relevant for teaching students to compose a reflective monologue and to discuss on professional topics.