THE ROLE OF INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES IN DEVELOPING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS IN PRESCHOOLERS

The development of speaking skills in early childhood plays a crucial role in second language acquisition, particularly in English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts. This study investigates the effectiveness of interactive activities in enhancing English speaking skills among preschool learners. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving 30 preschool students divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group was exposed to interactive activities such as games, songs, role-play, and storytelling, while the control group followed traditional instruction. The findings revealed that 50% of learners in the interactive group demonstrated significant improvement in speaking fluency and confidence compared to 27% in the control group. The study highlights the importance of child-centered, activity-based learning environments in fostering language development. The results suggest that incorporating interactive methods into early childhood education can significantly enhance speaking skills and learner motivation. The study contributes to the growing body of research on communicative language teaching in preschool education, particularly in the Uzbek educational context.