EFFICIENCY OF USING DOCUMENTARY FILMS FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS IN HIGH SCHOOL

Documentary films can be a great tool for developing high school students’ speaking skills, as they provide a rich source of information and ideas that can be used to spark conversations and debates. Watching documentary films can be an effective way to improve learners’ speaking skills because they provide them with opportunities to learn new vocabulary and enhance their ability to express their thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise manner. It also helps to develop students’ pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency and each of them is important and necessary for developing communicative skills. Documentaries can also develop critical thinking and analytical skills by presenting different perspectives on a topic. They can offer insights into the lives and experiences of people from diverse backgrounds, helping individuals to cultivate empathy and understanding. This, in turn, can lead to more effective communication with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Moreover, using documentary films as a basis for classroom activities can be a great way to engage students in creative thinking.