SIMULATION-BASED SPEAKING ACTIVITIES FOR DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF CYBER SECURITY STUDENTS
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20226059Keywords:
imulation-based learning, speaking skills, cyber security education, professional English, ESP, communicative competence, role-play, higher education IntroductionAbstract
This article examines the role of simulation-based speaking activities in developing professional English communication skills among cyber security students. In the field of cyber security, technical knowledge alone is not sufficient. Future specialists must also be able to explain risks, report incidents, communicate with team members, and present security solutions clearly in English. However, many students experience difficulties when speaking in professional contexts because they lack confidence, field-specific vocabulary, and practice in realistic situations. This study discusses how classroom simulations, role-plays, incident-response scenarios, and professional dialogues can help students use English in meaningful cyber security contexts. The article argues that simulation-based speaking activities increase learner motivation, improve fluency, develop professional vocabulary, and prepare students for real workplace communication. The findings suggest that such activities should be integrated into English courses for cyber security students in higher education.References
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2026-05-16
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Mamatova, T. (2026). SIMULATION-BASED SPEAKING ACTIVITIES FOR DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF CYBER SECURITY STUDENTS. Academic Research in Modern Science, 5(17), 135-139. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20226059
