The Effect of Body Language on the Development of Turkısh Speaking Skills as a Foreign Language: The Case of Kazakhstan

The aim of the research is to examine the effect of body language on the development of Turkish speaking skills as a foreign language in the example of Kazakhstan. Qualitative research method was used in the research. The study group of the research consists of 9th and 10th grade Kazakh students studying Turkish in Kazakhstan. The language level of the students is B1. 11 boys students participated in the research. An interview form was used to collect data. The interview form was prepared by the researcher and consists of 7 questions. Content analysis was used within the scope of data analysis. The use of body language of students learning Turkish as a foreign language in Kazakhstan plays an important role in the language learning process. As a result of the research, it was determined that the students who participated in the research who were learning Turkish in Kazakhstan used their body language effectively while speaking in Turkish. When the obtained codes were examined, it was determined that the students used their body language frequently while speaking, that their body language contributed positively to their speaking speed and fluency, and that it provided comfort in social environments.