Mastering Professional Communication: The Power of Discussion Techniques in Speaking

Abstract

Teaching speaking in a professional setting entail utilizing a variety of strategies, like discussion groups, to increase student engagement, creativity, and learning confidence. In order to support their professional development and deliver materials, instructions, and feedback to students, English lecturers must be able to communicate effectively in professional settings. Therefore, the research aims to describe students’ competence in speaking fluently and accurately. Qualitative research is implemented in this research. In addition, the data collection used in this research includes observation, interviews, and documentation. In analysing the data, the researcher used data analysis steps. The findings show that discussion techniques are extremely helpful to make students active, creative, and confident in speaking. The implications of this research highlight the importance of appropriate technique to enhance students’ speaking. In sum, this research contributes valuable knowledge to the implementation of a discussion technique.