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YouTube has become one of the most popular online platforms in the world. Today, many learners use it to improve their speaking skills in English. This article shows how YouTube helps students improve their speaking abilities. The platform gives free access to native speakers' videos, pronunciation models, and interactive learning content. Watching YouTube videos regularly helps learners improve fluency, vocabulary, and confidence. It can also help with listening comprehension, which supports speaking development.
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