scholarly journals Autonomous EFL Learners’ Ways of Practicing Speaking Skills During Pandemic of COVID 19;

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fidyati Fidyati ◽  
Idaryani Idaryani ◽  
Suryani Suryani ◽  
Rahmi Fhonna ◽  
Marina Marina
Keyword(s):  
Efl Learners ◽  
Speaking Skills

scholarly journals The Influence of Motivation on EFL Learners’ Speaking Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 612-619
Author(s):  
Wira Kafryawan
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Speaking Proficiency ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Speaking Skills

Motivation is one of some psychological factors which influences the speaking proficiency. Therefore, this study aims at finding out whether or not there is a significant correlation between EFL learners’ motivation and their speaking skills. With regard to the methodology applied in this study, a correlation research was used to determine whether, and to what degree, a relationship exists between two or more quantifiable variables in form of quantitative method. Purposive sampling was used in the correlational research due to the assumption that the selected students were able to give information or data in relation to the research problems based on the research design. Thus, 46 learners were chosen as the samples. The study was conducted at learners in SMA Negeri 1 Marisa, Pohuwato Regency, Gorontalo. Moreover, the quantifiable data were obtained from speaking test based on the Heaton assessment and motivation test based on the Likert Scale assessment which were distributed to the learners. The data were then analyzed by Pearson product moment. The findings showed that there was a significant correlation between EFL learners’ motivation and their speaking skills in degree of high correlation. In other words, the assumption views that that the higher motivation belongs to EFL Learners to speak the better ability they speak.

scholarly journals EFL Learners’ Attitude towards Developing Speaking Skills at the University of Taif, Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 318
Author(s):  
Abdul Fattah Soomro ◽  
Muhammad Umar Farooq
Keyword(s):  
Female Students ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Classroom Setting ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The University ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Speaking Skills

Speaking is the most difficult as well as the most complex of all the four skills, as it requires expertise in, and exposure to, the target language. Different factors are found responsible for poor speaking skills among EFL learners in general and Saudi EFL learners in particular. The current study investigates the influence of various factors related to teachers, learners, and learning environment on the students’ attitude towards learning speaking skills. The questionnaire survey was employed to elicit responses from 184 undergraduate EFL male and female students in Taif University. Data analyzed through SPSS reveals that out of five variables only one was insignificant, whereas all other variables showed significant positive effect. In the light of the findings, it could be inferred that lack of measures on the part of teachers and learners as well as the classroom setting/environment do not fully facilitate both the male and female students to learn speaking skills in a better way. The poor level of their skills in English is attributed to the variety of teachers’, learners’, and environment related factors. And these factors affect negatively on the attitude of learners towards learning speaking skills.

scholarly journals Using Digital Formative Assessment to Evaluate EFL Learners’ English Speaking Skills

2021 ◽  
pp. 103-123
Author(s):  
Zeynep Çetin Köroğlu
Keyword(s):  
Formative Assessment ◽  
English Language ◽  
Formative Assessments ◽  
Significant Finding ◽  
Preparation Time ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Speaking Skills

As it is known formative assessment focuses on both the learning process and learner's performance. In this study digital formative assessment and traditional speaking tests were utilized comparatively to evaluate 52 upper-intermediate EFL learners' English language speaking skills. The study was designed as a mixed-method. The quantitative data were collected via achievement tests which had been administered both in traditional speaking tests and digital formative tests. The qualitative findings were collected with students' interviews which consisted of four open-ended questions. The results of the study showed that participants outperformed in digital formative tests in comparison to traditional speaking tests. Another significant finding of the study is that participants are satisfied with the digital formative assessments in terms of peer collaboration during tests, enriched test materials, and preparation time for the speaking test. Although they have positive views on digital formative assessment, participants are dissatisfied with it in terms of technical problems that they encountered during the administration of digital formative tests.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study: Investigating EFL Learners’ Self- Confidence To Decrease The Reticence In Speaking Ability

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ikrar Genidal Riadil
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Learning Language ◽  
Speaking Skills

Language is a pivotal aspect of human being. By learning, language people can communicate with each other, get information from one to another and interact. Unfortunately, in the real condition, it is still difficult for Indonesian students to practice their English ability in daily conversation. This study deals to increase the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students' confidence in English speaking. This research used qualitative analysis by distributing questioner. This study suggest that EFL teachers should seek ways to increase students' collaboration in the classroom to help them gain confidence in speaking. The study involved the students in the fifth semester in the English Department at Tidar University. The researcher compared the gathered data with other relevant researches and theories involved in the study. Based on the research questions, the research result shows that students’ perceptions of self-confidence have a significant to decrease reticence in speaking skills. However, lecturers need to push the students in practice speaking English in front of a class, especially to improve the self-confidence when the students are communicating in English. Two research questions were formulated in this study. There are: (1) what are the factors of the EFL students’ reticence in speaking? (2) Do the students have high self-confidence in speaking skills? In conclusion, this article showed the results that EFL Learners’ self-confidence can be decreased the reticence in speaking ability or not. keywords: Self-confidence, speaking ability, EFL students, qualitative study

scholarly journals University Students’ Perceptions of Videotaping as a Teaching Tool in a Public Speaking Course

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Latifa El Mortaji
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Major Effect ◽  
Verbal Communication ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Freshmen Students ◽  
Speaking Skills

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of videotaping on college students’ public speaking skills development in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) from the learners’ perspective. Twenty Moroccan freshmen students majoring in Engineering, Business, and Humanities at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco, participated in the study. Using 60 videotaped extemporaneous speeches, pre and post-videotaping surveys together with self-reflection essays, the researcher reports on students’ perceptions of and attitudes towards the effectiveness of videotaping on their public speaking competence development. Results revealed that the students’ public speaking skills improved over the course of a semester in terms of content, followed by non-verbal communication, verbal communication, organization, and language. In line with some previous research, this study confirms that a combination of videotaping and self-reflection has a major effect on improving students' public speaking skills, developing confidence of EFL learners, and fostering independent learning

scholarly journals Attitudes of Saudi EFL Learners towards Speaking Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-364
Author(s):  
Jamal Kaid Mohammed Ali ◽  
Muayad Abdulhalim Shamsan ◽  
Rajakumar Guduru ◽  
Nirmala Yemmela
Keyword(s):  
Efl Learners ◽  
Speaking Skills
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