THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS FOR IMPROVING SPEAKING PROFICIENCY

Аннотация

In recent years, online learning platforms have revolutionized language education by offering flexible, interactive, and personalized solutions for improving speaking proficiency. With the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), gamification, and virtual interaction tools, platforms such as Duolingo, Cambly, Coursera, and ELSA Speak are helping learners enhance fluency, pronunciation, and communication confidence. This study explores the effectiveness of these platforms by analyzing theoretical frameworks, user feedback, and practical case studies. The research highlights the growing impact of digital platforms in reducing speaking anxiety and improvinglanguage acquisition indiverse academiccontexts. Keywords:Speaking proficiency, online education, language learning platforms, digital communication,virtual learning, AI-assisted learning.