On implementation of international language exams task for improving speaking skills

Abstract

This article touches upon the possibility and prospects of implementing the speaking part of the most sought-after international English language exams (IELTS, TOEFL, CAE and CPE) in the educational process by the example of the students of the Faculty of International Relations of the Belarusian State University. It largely presents the feedback of International Law students who underline the importance of such types of tasks for the development of their soft skills: time management, stress resistance, confident public speaking. The algorythm of class organization by applying the speaking part format of the IELTS international language exam is described. The conclusion about the possibility of further promotion and implementation of the format in the educational process for the development of reading, listening, and writing speech activities has been formulated.