This diploma thesis will focus on the development of communicative competence in English language of learners at lower secondary school through speaking activities. The theoretical part of this thesis will describe communicative competence in terms of English language learning, provide a division of speaking activities, deal with learning styles, and mention learners with specific learning disabilities focusing on Dyslexia and Dysgraphia. The practical part of this thesis will be based on action research I will conduct among my seventh-grade learners. The aim is to examine if particular speaking activities have any impact on communicative competence of my learners.