TEACHING PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS ONLINE TO ESP STUDENTS

Abstract

The paper aims at presenting the results of successful implementation of traditional public speaking assignments in the full absence of a face-to-face classroom within the scope of teaching ESP. The instruction was conducted through Moodle and Zoom. Although the paper also addresses the challenges of practical skill development through online media, it emphasizes the importance of digital public speaking as a newly-emerging phenomenon and suggests that hereafter the instruction of public speaking to ESP students should take place in a blended environment including traditional classroom and online technology.