Oral Communication Skills Research Papers (original) (raw)

2025, Revista de la Educación Superior

The objective of this qualitative case study was to identify the assess-ment practices of Chilean prospective and novice teachers of English language. The participants were 53 practicum teachers who were part of three Chilean universities and 33 novice teachers who graduated from the same institutions. The results indicate that the subjects consider formative assessment of instructional objectives based on linguistic contents and language comprehension. On the other hand, novice teachers implement summative assessment related to the same goals. Additionally, the pre-service and in-service teachers differ in the way they formatively assess learning objectives associated with language production. keywords Language teaching; learning; assessment; teacher education.

2025, Formation et profession

L’importance de l’enseignement de l’oral, tant au primaire qu’au secondaire, est de plus en plus documentée. Cependant, l’évaluation de l’oral semble générer des maux de tête aux personnes enseignantes, celles-ci se demandant comment évaluer l’oral de manière à favoriser le développement de la compétence à communiquer oralement (CCO) de leurs élèves (Sénéchal, 2022). C’est dans ce contexte que nous avons mené une recherche dans la région montréalaise qui s’est intéressée aux effets de la coévaluation formative sur le développement de la CCO d’élèves de première secondaire (élèves de 12-13 ans) (Desrochers, 2023). Cet article vise à présenter la démarche de coévaluation mise en pratique dans le cadre de cette recherche ainsi que les bienfaits de ce moyen d’évaluation.

2025, Didactique

L'évaluation formative de l'oral, contribuant notamment à la diminution du stress des élèves à l'égard des présentations orales (Paquet, 2021), est peu présente en classe de français langue d'enseignement au niveau secondaire au Québec (Vega, 2013). Par ailleurs, la coévaluation, un moyen pouvant être mobilisé pour évaluer la compétence à communiquer oralement (CCO) en cours d'apprentissage, semble méconnue des personnes enseignantes (Dumais, 2008; Sénéchal, 2012) et peu de recherches s'y sont intéressées en contexte québécois. Nous avons donc mené une recherche ayant les deux objectifs suivants : 1) mesurer des effets de la coévaluation formative sur le développement de la CCO d’élèves du secondaire; 2) décrire des raisons pouvant expliquer ces effets. Pour ce faire, une recherche par méthodes mixtes a été réalisée auprès de trois groupes de première secondaire (élèves de 12 et 13 ans). Une séquence d'enseignement de l'oral comprenant une coévaluation formative élève-élève (groupe expérimental 1) ou enseignant·e-élève (groupe expérimental 2) a été mise en place. Les résultats issus d'un prétest et d'un posttest indiquent que les deux coévaluations produisent un effet d’amélioration similaire. De plus, une analyse de contenu des verbatims d'entrevues semi-dirigées nous a permis de décrire 11 raisons pouvant expliquer les effets produits par les deux coévaluations expérimentées.

2025

This study aimed to identify the effect of using CMC (Facebook) as a teaching method on EFL learners' language accuracy. It also investigated to identify differences at (a= 0.05) between the experimental group (taught using Facebook) and the control group (taught using the traditional method) in EFL language accuracy. The design of this research was one group pretest-posttest experimental design [36] and was carried out at EFL students in the English department at Al Albayet University. The population of the research was 102 students who were joining speaking II class, because only this class was offered at the time the research was conducted. Using cluster sampling technique, as many as 30 students (students from class B) were chosen as the sample. This result can be attributed to the positive impact of the experience of using face book to education to the students. Were these difference attributable to the experimental group and the considered this outcome active role for students in the future to improve the academic achievement that the new generation As the new generation of followers of Technology.

2025, research@ignatianph.com

This study examined the effectiveness of ELSA in enhancing public speaking skills among first-year Tourism students at Batangas State University-Malvar Campus. Using a quasi-experimental design, two groups were compared: a control group that received traditional instruction and an experimental group that utilized ELSA, an AI-driven speech tool that provided real-time pronunciation feedback. Both groups underwent pre-tests and post-tests, assessed using validated rubrics measuring fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammatical accuracy, body language, spatial awareness, eye contact, clarity, organization, relevance, confidence, audience engagement, and message delivery. Findings revealed that the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements. For fluency, the experimental mean was 2.99, exceeding the control group's 2.51 (t =-4.675, p < 0.000). Pronunciation improved, with the experimental mean at 3.11, surpassing the control's 2.40 (t =-4.675, p < 0.000). Vocabulary scores rose from 2.82 (control) to 3.25 (experimental) (t =-3.920, p < 0.001). Grammatical accuracy increased from 2.79 to 3.21 (t =-3.452, p < 0.002). Message delivery improved to 2.89 compared to 2.31 (t =-2.324, p < 0.024). These results confirmed ELSA's effectiveness in enhancing speech clarity, confidence, and audience engagement.The study underscored the role of AI-driven speech tools in equipping students with essential communication skills for global tourism careers. Based on the findings, ELEVATE (Empowering Learners' English Voice through AI-Technology and Engagement) was proposed to support educators in integrating AI-assisted speech training into higher education.

2025, Pragmatics and Perspective

Language is one of the fundamental properties that distinguishes man from other animals in an environment. The complexities of this vital aspect of human existence has interested both philosophers and linguists who describe it based on the levels of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Generally, it is assumed that in every language, words carry the weight of meaning, perhaps, this is the reason why most people turn to the dictionary as a last resort for meaning.Contrary to that opinion, this paper endeavors to redefine the boundaries of utterance meaning as primarily context-based and rooted in the overall linguistics theory of pragmatics. It continues with the scope of pragmatics in respect to it's relation with other disciplines, the entries on key aspects concerning the subject matter as well as final notes on speech acts which suggest this paper is a major resource material that leaverage on real life instances to draw conclusions on how language is studied in perspective.

2025

Pokonferencyjny tom monograficzny, temat seminarium: Formy czasu i szaleństwa w literaturze i sztuce, organizator: Instytut Germanistyki UW, Uniwersytet w Lozannie, Instytut Neofilologii i Badań Interdyscyplinarnych UPH w Siedlcach, termin: 11-12 września 2013, SiedlceHans Friedrich Blunck’s political activity shows his support for German regime. The writer was the chairman (minister) of German Reichstag responsible for literature that was the official organ indicating nationalistic direction of literature and art. In the novel “Wolter von Plettenberg. Der Deutschordensmeister von Livland Blunck” published in 1938, the writer presents German rush to the east. As a literary genre, the novel is the representative of a nationalistic history novel. The number of editions of the book reached 100 000 copies in 1942, and in 1943 about 240 00 that was very important for war propaganda. To interest readers, Blunck refers to religion and The Teutonic Knights. Blunck’s history novel is politic...

2025, Speaking anxiety (Anwar Zaid)

Speaking English is not easy for many students in public universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), even when they are studying English as their main subject. One of the biggest problems they face is fear while speaking. This fear is called speaking anxiety. I spoke to some students and listened to their stories. Most of them said that they feel very shy or scared when they are asked to speak in class. Their hands shake, their hearts beat fast, and some even forget their words. It's not because they don't know English-it's because they are afraid of making mistakes. There are many reasons behind this. One big reason is that many students come from schools where English was not spoken at all. They never got the chance to practice speaking, so now they feel less confident. Another reason is the fear of being laughed at or judged. Some students also said that their teachers mostly focus on grammar and writing, not on speaking. So they don't get enough practice. What can be done to help them? First, teachers should be kind and supportive. They should give students more chances to speak in a friendly way. Group talks, simple presentations, and English conversation clubs can help a lot. Students also need to understand that making mistakes is normal. Nobody speaks perfectly in the beginning. The truth is, many students in KPK are smart and have good ideas. They just need a little push and a safe space to speak without fear. If we give them that chance, they can become confident English speakers. Speaking English should not be scary. It should be a way to express yourself, to share your thoughts, and to grow. With support and practice, our students can overcome this fear-and they will.

2025, Article

This article serves as a comprehensive guide for PhD candidates preparing for their topic proposal defense, a critical early milestone in doctoral research. Drawing on observations from a topic proposal defense session held on the fifth month of the year at a Nigerian university, the study outlines key components that candidates must address during the defense, including name of the candidate, title of the study, programme, statement of the research problem, objectives of the study, and significance of the study. Through a literature review and detailed analysis, this article provides practical strategies to craft a compelling and defensible proposal. Emphasising clarity, relevance, and alignment with academic standards, the guide aims to equip candidates for success in this pivotal stage, with implications for publication on online platforms. Nigerian examples enhance contextual relevance, addressing the unique challenges of doctoral education in the West African subregion.

2025, Colloque international: Faut-il repenser les référentiels de formations en langues?

Dans le cadre des projets PRFU Argumentaire Organisent Un colloque International en mode hybride E-learning : faut-il repenser les référentiels des formations en langues ?

2025, Trans Revista Transcultural De Musica

Los días 30 de noviembre y 1 de diciembre de 2002, el Centro de Documentación de Música Popular (Herri Musikaren Txokoa) y la Asociación Vasca de Bertsolaris (Bertsozale Elkartea) organizaron en Oiartzun (Guipúzcoa) las I Jornadas de Música Popular (Herri Musikaren 1. Jardunaldiak) bajo el título Herri Musika ‾ Bertsolaritza (Música Popular ‾ Bertsolarismo). Dichas jornadas versaron sobre la relación mutua entre música popular vasca y bertsolarismo (repentización de versos cantados en euskara) a través de conferencias, mesas redondas y actos públicos. Partiendo de la afirmación de que no hay canto sin métrica y no hay bertsos sin música, los organizadores trataron de acercar posturas, reflexionar teóricamente y buscar ámbitos de colaboración en un contexto de cambio y retroceso de la cultura oral en el País Vasco. [1] Cinco años después de su celebración, Herri Musikaren Txokoa publica como 4º número de su colección editorial sobre música popular esta crónica del evento. La obra sigue únicamente en la presentación general y el programa de las jornadas la línea editorial plurilingüe de la colección (euskara, castellano, francés, inglés), hallándose el grueso del contenido del libro escrito en euskara. Confirmada la relación general existente entre música popular y bertsolarismo, las jornadas prestan atención a los puntos de conexión entre ambos términos, con especial énfasis en su situación actual y futura: en primer lugar, se estudia el empleo de la música en el bertsolarismo y la aportación de éste al cancionero vasco; en segundo lugar, la presencia de la música popular y las koplas en las romerías vascas. Cada una de estas vertientes es tratada mediante un seminario, una mesa redonda y eventos relacionados.

2025, REVAMPING LIBRARIES IN MODERN ERA

This study is aimed to extract the potential of augmented reality and virtual reality in the libraries & information centers. With the help of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) how libraries can provide magnificent services to users. This paper aimed to enhance library experience using AR & VR. In this paper, authors talk about some AR and VR software that are used in libraries.

2025, Advances in Language and Literary Studies

Different new media tools like Facebook, blogs, wikis, Google docs and YouTube are perceived to have effects on English language (L2) learner motivation at the tertiary level in Bangladesh. However, the effects of new media usage on L2 learner motivation are not defined yet in the context. This study investigates the effects of new media usage on L2 learner motivation at the tertiary level. A qualitative research design is used throughout the study to collect and analyze the data. Data were collected through six Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with 30 tertiary level English language learners from eight universities located in Bangladesh. The findings of the study show that new media usage in English language learning motivates learners immensely, transforms dependent and passive learners into active and autonomous learners, makes them participatory, engaging and enthusiastic in learning, and works as a supplement to the classroom teachings. However, culturally inappropriate and wrong interpretation of some language contents in new media tools demotivates learners. Therefore, the usage of new media tools in enhancing learner motivation needs to be keenly monitored to reduce adverse effects. The study recommends future research to be conducted to assess the negative washback of new media usage affecting L2 learners.

2025, International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction

This study examines the potential effect of the flipped instruction on the reading comprehension skills (viz., scanning, paraphrasing, and giving opinion) of EFL tenth-grade students from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) schools in South Amman, Jordan. The study uses a quasi-experimental, pre-/post-test design to gauge the potential effect of a ten-week treatment in the first semester of the academic year 2018/2019. The findings suggest that the students taught through flipped instruction outperformed those who were instructed per the guidelines of the teacher book both in the subskills of scanning, paraphrasing, and giving opinion and in overall reading comprehension. Several pedagogical implications and recommendations are put forth.

2025, Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Self-efficacy studies on teachers have been mostly focused on the primary, secondary, preservice and graduate teaching assistant education. There is, however, a very limited study in the tertiary level especially amongst science teacher self-efficacy. Thus, this study explored the predictors of the performance of science teachers in a state university. The self-efficacy of the science teachers in the different domains of science teaching visa -vis their profiles were determined. Data were obtained from the responses of the Likert-type questionnaire which was adapted from the European Commission Competency of Science Teachers. The twenty-one respondents were tertiary teachers of natural and applied sciences in a state university. Regression analysis was applied to the data set in identifying the determinants of the performance of tertiary science teachers, evaluated at 0.05 level of significance. Findings showed that among the teacher profile variables (including gender, age, educational attainment, employment status, and years of teaching) only the type of program taught has correlation with the four domains of science teaching namely nature and concept of science, scientific inquiry, general skills in teaching and curriculum. Using the independent t test, it has been shown that there is no significant difference in the self-efficacy between natural and allied science teacher, as these teachers show very high self-efficacy. However, they should undergo reimmersion and seminars on the importance of the pedagogy of education as most college science teachers do not have formal background in teaching education.

2025, Language In India

In some general sense, Hallidayan Linguistics is mainly concerned with examining text by recounting the use that certain lexico-grammatical features. The Hallidayan model helps comprehend the communicative properties of texts. Using a Hallidayan approach this paper will study and examine the style and communicative function of Nehru's speech Tryst with Destiny. This paper will disclose how the style and communicative functionality of Jawaharlal Nehru, enriched by his experimental, interactive and textual meanings, result from the energetic relation between transcript and its background.

2025, MARITIME TECHNOLOGY: THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY, DRONES, AND BLOCK CHAIN

2025, Library Progress International

In Malaysia, English is important for education and social mobility, yet rural students often enter university with lower proficiency due to the limited exposure to this language in their rural contexts. This qualitative case study investigate show a group of 9 rural Malaysian undergraduates at a private university in Selangor perceive factors influencing their situational WTC in English after moving to this new urban context. Through interviews, focus groups, and solicited diaries, insights from these students reveal that interactional factors, such as discussion topics, interlocutortype, group size, and setting formality, significantly shape their WTC. Additionally, emotional aspects like state self-confidence, anxiety, and mood were found to impact their readiness to engage in communication. The findings highlight the need for supportive educational environments that enhance familiarity and address emotional well-being, promoting effective English communication practices among rural students who have moved to urban academic contexts. This study contributes to the literature on situational WTC and offers practical implications for educators and policymakers regarding rural students.

2025, International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)

The Isabela State University aims to develop graduates equipped with skills and competence required by the industry. The graduate tracer research helps assess graduates’ employability and establish the elements that serve as a framework for enhancing students’ services and instruction. The snowball sampling was adopted and a modified questionnaire was sent via social media to Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) graduates between 2007 to 2019. There were 111 questionnaires fully accomplished received from the graduates. The results of the study show that the most significant factors contributing to employability were their educational qualifications and professional examinations. All the respondents are employed, but they found the BSA curriculum wanting in providing students with the opportunity to develop accounting skills and better prepare themselves for professional examinations. As such, the graduates recommend extending the BSA curriculum to 5 years; the on-the-job-training (OJT) program with accounting firms, and adding the required course audit. Further, to increase the graduates’ employability, the university shall provide students with the opportunity to experience the use of accounting software in actual business operations.

2025, English Language Teachers’ Classroom Assessment Practices of Oral Language Skills in Secondary Schools in Tanzania

This study investigated secondary school English language teachers' classroom practices in the assessment of oral language skills in Tanzania. The study was informed by a phenomenological research design. Data were collected in six schools through interviews with eight (8) teachers, classroom observation and documentary review. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data analysis was conducted through a thematic approach. Findings revealed that classroom oral language assessment in secondary schools was sparingly conducted in the studied schools. Where it was conducted, it was dominated by debates, group discussions and classroom presentations, dialogues, dictation, interviews, questions and answers and computerassisted assessment. It was further foundthat smaller classes benefitted from oral language assessment than larger classes. Teachers with larger classes were hampered from conducting oral language assessments due to time limitations. The paper concludes that students' oral language skills can better be developed if both classroom and national assessments are strengthened.

2025, NDIM Delhi

Management plays a vital role in the success and smooth functioning of any organization. It involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources to achieve the organization's goals. Effective management can lead to several positive outcomes, including increased productivity, improved efficiency, enhanced employee morale, better decisionmaking, stronger competitive advantage, and increased profitability.

2025, JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

English is considered an important second language in most countries including Malaysia. Sabah as a multiracial and multicultural Malaysian State has multilingual speakers with inherent language ability that code switching is often used in communication and education. This case study was carried out with the purpose of identifying the reasons for code switching practice and determining the domain language used in code switching among the multilingual ESL students at Penampang Community College in Sabah. A qualitative research approach was employed to collect data through the interview from ten multilingual ESL students from this college. The findings of this study indicated that multilingual students employed code switching as an instructional tool and a language learning strategy in the ESL classroom especially for translation, dealing with difficult vocabulary, encouraging them to speak in English, and as an alternative to cope with difficulty in speaking English. Additionally, the domain language used by students in code switching is the Sabah Malay dialect (SMD). Code switching has a positive impact on students' interaction strategy, but its excessive use should be avoided as it may slow the English language learning pace. Further research should explore the practice of code switching using larger sample size and in other research setting such as other higher learning institutions in Sabah.

2025, DergiPark (Istanbul University)

The advent of Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) has opened up a whole new world of language learning opportunities. It helps to boost access to language instruction for individuals outside of regular classrooms. Language MOOCs (LMOOCs) are online courses that are generated with the purpose of providing free and accessible content for those who are interested in language learning and who come from various backgrounds. Albeit its potential to improve interaction, most of the LMOOCs have not been designed focusing on individuals' communicative skills in English. Therefore, the current project presented a language MOOC on speaking English for A2/B1 learners in English as a Foreign/Second Language (EFL/ESL) contexts. The content of the speaking lessons was based on a framework for teaching speaking, which reflected the ideas of current SLA research (e.g. the information processing, noticing hypothesis, skill learning theory, transfer appropriate processing) from an interactionist perspective. Within this framework, the lessons were shaped in four stages: identifying the learning outcomes, creating awareness on the target speaking function(s), appropriating the identified function(s) via various activities and tasks, and giving an opportunity for autonomous use of the target function(s). The activities and materials designed were built upon tasks that reflected everyday situations and interactive contexts to guide learners communicate in the target language. Situations similar to real life contexts also helped learners transfer information and expressions they used in these situations into the actual speaking contexts in the outside world. The design and content of the suggested MOOC described here can be helpful for language educators, practitioners, and course designers to integrate technology into classrooms via MOOCs to foster speaking skills in EFL/ESL contexts. Several implications were drawn to shed light on the role of MOOCs for language instruction.

2025, LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network

Learning English consists of four skills that students need to master: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. However, in EFL contexts, listening is found to be the most challenging and problematic skill for those students who encounter different kinds of listening problems. In order to improve Thai EFL students' listening performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, a two-week research project was conducted both to measure the levels of student engagement and to explore their opinions towards an online Personal Learning Environment (PLE) focused on extensive listening activities. A mixed-methods research design was applied, which included a pre-questionnaire for the purpose of designing the online PLE platform and listening materials, and a post-questionnaire to measure student engagement. Additionally, a semi-structured interview was used to investigate students' opinions towards the online PLE. The results showed high levels of student engagement in all three dimensions; behavioral, cognitive, and emotional. Students had positive opinions towards the online PLE because they found it enjoyable. Self-regulated and tailor-made learning also served to improve knowledge of vocabulary and pronunciation despite some personal problems with time management and internet connectivity during the project. These findings raise implications for educators, policymakers, and educational technology developers to consider when offering online PLEs for students' self-regulated learning.

2025, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

Communication strategies play a vital role in helping students improve their English proficiency and their ability in oral presentation. However, there are students struggling to communicate in English due to their low ability. This is mainly because they lack the proper communication strategies. Thus, this study is conducted to find the communication strategies that are used in their oral presentation and factors that result in students' fear of oral presentations. This study employed a quantitative survey comprising three sections in order to get a more in-depth data analysis. A total of 210 students from a public university in Malaysia served as the respondents of this study. The results obtained show that the respondents use message reduction, orientation, and non-verbal strategies the most and they are influenced by several internal and external factors that cause fear in oral presentation. The use of oral communicative strategies has proven to be effective in assisting learners to overcome their fear in oral presentation.

2025, International Multidisciplinary Journal of Research for Innovation, Sustainability, and Excellence

Flipped learning has emerged as a transformative pedagogical approach with the potential to enhance educational outcomes across various disciplines, including English as a foreign or second language (EFL/ESL). This systematic review explores the implementation of flipped learning in high school education, focusing specifically on its impact on EFL/ESL instruction. The review synthesizes findings from existing literature to elucidate the benefits, challenges, and implications of flipped learning in EFL/ESL contexts. Key findings highlight the positive effects of flipped learning on student engagement, learning outcomes, and language proficiency development. However, challenges related to technology access, teacher workload, and the need for professional development are also identified. Despite these challenges, flipped learning demonstrates promise in fostering learner autonomy and improving language learning outcomes. The implications of these findings for educators, policymakers, and researchers are discussed, emphasizing the importance of continued exploration and support for flipped learning initiatives in high school EFL/ESL education.

2025

The purpose of this study was to find out flipped classroom in the context of Creative Tie and Dye in Junior Secondary Creative Arts in Abeokuta, Nigeria. The study also investigated the influence of gender on the performance of students’ taught with flipped classroom. The quasi-experimental design, of post-test was employed. The study sampled five randomly selected junior public secondary schools two. Students from the sampled class were further stratified along gender. The instruments were Creative Tie and Dye Performance Test (CTDPT) and the flip were the test and treatment. Creative Tie and Dye Performance Test (CTDPT) was pilot tested for reliability using the test-retest method of two weeks’ interval and Pearson Product Correlation analysis revealed a reliability coefficient value of 0.71. Two hypotheses were tested using ANOVA and t-test analysis. Findings indicated that, students taught with flip classroom performed significantly. It was revealed that the gender of students ...

2025, Monografías MarcoELE

In the era of globalization, bilateral relations between states and multilateral relations through international organizations are creating an increasingly interconnected world. Knowledge of languages has become an essential tool in this field and knowledge of Spanish is increasingly valued in the field of Diplomacy and International Relations. The shortage of materials and research on the Teaching of Spanish for Specific Purposes aimed at Diplomacy and International Relations are the fundamental basis of the proposal of several activities whose objective is the acquisition of verbal fluency of the EFE students who perform their functions in this field of action.

2025, MIT Nepal

MIT Nepal offers U.S.-affiliated BBA, MBA, and BIT programs, providing students with a globally recognized education that enhances career prospects. The programs are designed to equip students with practical skills, industry insights, and hands-on training, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Students benefit from a flexible learning model, industry connections, guest lectures from experts, and global networking opportunities, which significantly improve their employability. Graduates have the chance to pursue roles with leading national and international brands in diverse sectors, including business, technology, and management.

2025

This paper explores the significant integration between technology and
education through the "Listening Challenge" website, a digital learning tool designed
to improve students' listening skills. The platform offers structured and
comprehensive features (learn, listen, quizzes) that align with a three-phase teaching
approach (pre-listening, during listening, post-listening). By integrating these
features into the language learning process, the "Listening Challenge" offers an
innovative and interactive method to improve listening skills, tailored to the diverse
needs and learning pace of students.
The study highlights the importance of combining easy-to-use technology
solutions with evidence-based teaching strategies to create more engaging and
effective learning experiences. This study highlights the potential challenge of the
"Listening Challenge", which is to focus on listening to improve comprehension,
encourage active participation, and support effective evaluation in teaching
listening skills. In addition, the platform's design supports self-paced learning while
serving as a tool to complement classroom instruction under the guidance of
teachers.
"Listening Challenge" not only functions as a learning tool, but also as a
technological innovation that is able to create a collaborative and transformative
learning environment. By providing broad access as well as flexibility in learning
methods, the platform allows students to develop their language skills more
independently. This shows how technology can be a catalyst for positive change in
the modern education system.

2025, JALT2018—Diversity and Inclusion

Recursion, developed from sociocultural perspectives on language learning, has been described by Kindt (2004) as the “return to a similar experience—but with wider knowledge” (p. 15). By engaging in recursive conversations, learners can iterate on their L2 oral interactions through the use of interaction-focused feedback and conversations with multiple partners. This study builds on preliminary research by Murphey (2003) and Kindt and Bowyer (2018) that explored the effects of recursion on learners’ L2 competence and beliefs but were too broad in scope and worked with limited data. This present case study employed a mixed methods approach in which interviews and surveys were conducted with 48 first-year English learners at a Japanese university, with the aim of examining the effects of recursive conversations on language learning beliefs. Results indicated belief changes in the areas of (a) peer interaction, (b) L2 oral competence, and (c) self-efficacy. However, further research is...

2025

This study examined the oral communication skills among first-year
Bachelor of Arts in English Language (ABEL) students and investigated the
relationship between these skills and student demographics. The study utilized a
modified instrument to assess grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, coherence,
and English fluency. Data were collected from 12 audio recordings of interviews
conducted during the college application process for incoming ABEL students.
The findings revealed that the students demonstrated "average" level of oral
communication skill. In terms of the students' profiles, the study identified the
distribution of students based on senior high school strand/track,
location/residence, and general weighted average. The analysis showed that
these demographics did not significantly influence the students' level of oral
communication skills.
The study highlights the significance of improving the teaching and learning
of oral communication among ABEL students. It provides valuable insights for AB English Language students, enabling them to gauge their oral communication skills
within the academic setting. The English Language Department can utilize the
findings to enhance their understanding of first-year ABEL students' oral
communication skills. Instructors can also benefit from the study's results by
tailoring their instruction to address specific areas of improvement in students'
conversational skills.
The research contributes to the field of linguistics by offering data on the
communication skills of English learners. It serves as a reference for future
researchers interested in exploring oral communication skills among ABEL
students. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of oral
communication in fostering effective expression, bridging communication gaps,
and enhancing interpersonal relationships

2025, Comunicación y Medios

El artículo explora las acciones cívicas de estudiantes de educación superior, derivadas de dilemas éticos simulados en el videojuego This War of
Mine, conforme a la tipología de ciudadanía propuesta por Westheimer y Kahne, para identificar
el desarrollo de competencias cívicas y éticas. Se
parte de la premisa que el videojuego es una herramienta de socialización del aprendizaje de competencias cívicas y éticas, a partir de la interacción
y el pensamiento crítico y creativo. Mediante una
metodología mixta, el estudio realiza cuestionarios
de autoadscripción a tres niveles de compromiso
cívico: ciudadanía personalmente responsable,
ciudadanía participativa y ciudadanía orientada a la
justicia. Posteriormente, se analiza la experiencia
de juego y la toma de decisiones de 24 estudiantes hombres y mujeres de educación superior. Los
resultados muestran acciones determinadas para
cada uno de los tres tipos de perfiles de ciudadanía, siendo concordantes los perfiles personalmente responsables y participativos, mientras que
en los orientados a la justicia se identificaron discrepancias entre sus características y las acciones
realizadas. Como conclusión, el videojuego logra
desarrollar competencias cívicas y éticas a través
de la sensibilización, empatía y conciencia crítica
hacia la realidad en situaciones de conflictos.

2025, The 2nd Conference on Management, Business, Innovation, Education, and Social Science (CoMBInES)Taichung, Taiwan

Today, the use of social media is becoming increasingly popular among students. Students can use social media to keep in touch with their friends, learn about news and current affairs, occupy their free time, find interesting content, and share opinions. The popularity of social media among students can be used as a tool for language teaching. One of the most popular social networks is Instagram. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using Instagram to learn and develop English skills and to know its impact on students' English development skills. This research is using qualitative and quantitative approach to gather data using interview and questionnaire. Many expected to give contribution for teacher to integrated Instagram into teaching and learning process. However, a more positive perception is shown to appear that there must be intention from students themselves to be able to use Instagram as learning media effectively. The questionnaire that was conducted on in this study yielded that Instagram @theenglisnut can foster language learning. Overall, this study indicated that Instagram can be used as an effective language learning tool.

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2024, 40 Years of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Traditionally, ships navigated the oceans in relative isolation from the rest of the world. However, maritime navigation has become increasingly dependent on third parties due to new technologies such as satellite data transmission and shore-based support systems. In recent years, international shipping has faced growing challenges safeguarding its operations against emerging cybersecurity risks. Autonomous and unmanned vessels, the quintessential case of technology-dependent ships, are potentially at a higher risk of cyberattacks. Artificial intelligence based systems and remote operation from shore-based control centers increase their vulnerability. However, paradoxically, the scholarship analyzing the implications of cyber-security of autonomous and unmanned vessels from a legal perspective is notably limited in scope. Thus, this Chapter analyzes the relevance of cybersecurity for autonomous ships, presents the threat landscape, and examines the existing international regulatory framework and standards. The Chapter concludes that even though the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and classification societies have developed cybersecurity standards and guidelines for conventional vessels, they are still not adjusted to emerging technologies such as autonomous ships. Therefore, new durable solutions must be developed to safeguard the operations of autonomous and unmanned ships from cyber threats.

2024, Revamping Libraries in Modern Era, Proceedings of National Conference

Because of technological advances and changes in access to information, library
science students today have unique information needs and display specific
information-seeking behaviours. The following are essential details on library
science students' information needs and information-seeking habits. As of my last
update in 2023, library science students' information needs and information search
behaviours today have been impacted by technological advances and changes in how
information is accessed and consumed. Humans are thought to be the most intelligent animals in the animal kingdom. He works hard to make his life easier by obtaining knowledge through various means such as observation, experiments, etc. In this process, he employs several strategies to use accessible information. This study attempts to clarify such issues as Information, information use, and Information seeking.

2024

English speaking is the language of business globally, therefore, having a high level of English will open doors to more job opportunities and making an attractive employee to companies. The study aimed to find out the English adaptation of Bachelor of Secondary Education English major graduates at Davao City Call Centers. Specifically, the study sought to determine the following sub-problems which are the level of English Proficiency level of BSEd-English Graduates before they become call center agents in terms of grammar, sentence mastery, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency; the English Proficiency level of BSEd-English Graduates during their employment as call center agents in terms of grammar, sentence mastery, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency; the significant differences in the mean scores of each of the five (5) English Proficiency parameters before and during employment of the BSEd-English graduates as call center agents. An English Proficiency Test and TOEFL test for teacher were utilized as the research instrument in the gathering data which contain items adapted and modified from various English proficiency test and TOEFL test for teachers' which suit to the level of the teachers. Test of English as a Foreign Language known as TOEFL test is a standardized test to measure the English Language ability of non-native speakers to evaluate the English speaking and understanding ability of a speaker. Based on the data gathered and analyzed, the. The findings showed that before the employment of the BSE-English as call center agents their English proficiency level in grammar was good as revealed by the mean score of 11.80, in sentence mastery their English proficiency level was also good as indicated by the mean score of 11.80. moreover, in vocabulary their English proficiency level was also good as justified by the mean score of 11.20, in pronunciation their English proficiency level is very good as proven by the mean score of 4.93, and in fluency their proficiency level was also very good as stated by the mean score of 4.53. Moreover, during the employment of the BSEd-English graduates as call center agents their English proficiency levels in the following language areas are the following; in grammar their proficiency level is very good as revealed by the mean score of 13.25, in sentence mastery their proficiency level is also very good as justified by the score of 12.80in vocabulary their proficiency level is also very good with the mean score of 13.40, in pronunciation their proficiency level is also very good with the mean score of 5.46, and in fluency their proficiency level is also very good as proven by the mean score of 5.40. In the study, the results show that there are significant differences between the students' English proficiency before and during their employment as call center agents: in grammar the computed t-value is 4.460. In sentence mastery the computed t-value is 4.365, in vocabulary the computed t-value is 5.662, in pronunciation the computed t-value is 5.112, and in fluency the computed t-value is 4.203 which are all higher than the tabular t-value of ≠2.145. The study was concluded that the employment of BSEd-English graduate to call centers has positively contributed to the English adaptation of the respondents. Further, it is concluded that the employment of respondents to the call centers has improved their English proficiency level in grammar, vocabulary, sentence mastery, pronunciation and fluency.

2024, Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies

Silence in the English language classroom is a common problem faced by language instructors, especially for students in the lower proficiency classes and instructors see language anxiety as one of the main reasons this is so. The intervention of educational entertainment or Edutainment in the English Language classroom is important to improve the language learning experience of this generation of millennial students. This paper looks at Films to provide not only language learning enjoyment but useful input to students of the lowest level English course at UUM. In this research, intervention in the form of film viewing and activities related to the films was carried out. A class of twenty students from a first level English class weregiven six movies of their choice to watch and conduct activities with in addition to the normal course scheme of work.Through film viewing and activities, students were exposed to language use in context which is supported by visual and linguistic support and storyline. Before and after the intervention, The Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24) instrument which measures levels of Communication Apprehension was administered. The results of the study shows that students indicated lower communication apprehension levelsoverall and within the subcategories of group discussion, meetings, interpersonal communication and public speaking. Students' reflections were also positive in nature. The findings of this study concur that language acquisition takes place meaningfully through films by providing comprehensible input and that films are an important medium that facilitate communication and language learning for this generationof students.

2024, ESP Today

Though gestures can convey the meaning of the message and the thoughts of the speakers, there are limited research studies on how co-speech gestures are used in presenting engineering-related messages. This case study aims to understand how four types of gestures (beat, deictic, iconic, and metaphoric) are used in engineering proposal presentations to convey technical solutions in proposed products. This study employed a mixed-method research approach of using both multimodal discourse analysis and quantitative analysis to examine the ways two student presenters used co-speech gestures to communicate technical solutions in engineering proposal presentations. The findings showed that iconic gestures were used most frequently by one presenter to mimic the visual representations of designs and processes in engineering systems, co-occurring with spoken language to reinforce the propositional content. Deictic gestures were used most frequently by another presenter in directing the audience’s attention to visual figures to facilitate the explanation of technical content. In comparison, beat and metaphoric gestures were used less frequently. This case study informs multimodal research on ESP spoken discourse and provides pedagogical implications for the application of gestures to facilitate the communication of technical content and concepts in engineering presentations.

2024

The current labor market requires graduates who have marketable skills and these skills are the main factor that contributes to their successful careers. It is important and timely to conduct a more in-depth study of these skills and how they affect future employability among the Yemeni graduates. Thus, the conceptual framework based on the existing literature and two underpinning theories-the Social Cognitive Theory and the Matching Theory-were developed to study this phenomenon. The purpose of this empirical study was twofold: first, to determine the personal characteristics and academic environment antecedents of marketable skills, and second, to investigate the relationship between graduates' marketable skills and their perceived success in today's labor market. In this quantitative study, a web survey of 298 Yemeni higher education graduates who were employed in private productive and service organizations within and outside Yemen was analyzed through the Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings of the study largely supported the hypothesized relationships proposed in this study. As an overall conclusion, the results highlighted the importance of two different combinations of antecedents in predicting marketable skills. Of the five personal characteristic antecedents, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and openness to experience were related to marketable skills, while neuroticism was not positively associated with marketable skills. Of the six academic environment antecedents, learning community and clear goals, and standards were positively related to marketable skills. However, workload was negatively associated with marketable skills, while good teaching approach, appropriate assessment, and learning resources were not related to marketable skills. The results of the study also indicated that marketable skills have a significant influence on graduates' perceived marketability and perceived employability. The theoretical, practical and marketing implications of this study are finally discussed, and the necessary suggestions and call for further research are recommended.

2024, Research Article

Oral presentation skill is an asset for all students, particularly, for graduating classes as they are ready for real world interaction. A graduate with good oral presentation skills has a better chance in career advancement and promotion rather than the one who does not. It is, thus, vital for university students to have exposure to oral communication strategies. The main purpose of this study was to enhance graduating undergraduate students' oral presentation skills. The study involved a comprehensive training program for undergraduate students (Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts) in Jimma University. Data collection methods included observation checklists, interviews and post-training assessments. The findings revealed key areas for improvement in delivery, content organization and non-verbal communication skills. Challenges identified encompassed issues like inadequate eye contact, unclear speech, and ineffective use of visual aids. The interventions targeted psychological and technical aspects of students' presentation challenges. Training sessions were conducted to address these issues, with positive outcomes noted in terms of increased self-confidence and improved presentation preparation skills. Recommendations included the need for continued training, practice in English language proficiency, and teacher support to cultivate effective presentation skills among students.

2024, Mabinsaid

All praise and thanks are to Almighty GOD, the creator of the universe for the gift of life, the opportunity, strength, wisdom, knowledge, and financial endowment to complete our first Diploma program. We give gratitude to God for His, love, favor, blessings, guidance and protection throughout the program. And to our parents for being the wall we lean on at all times, may almighty God make them reap the fruit of their efforts. Our unreserved appreciation goes to our one of a kind supervisor, Mrs. OLUDARE for her assistance, counsel, intellectual contributions, and suggestions throughout this research. May Almighty God reward you abundantly. Our further gratitude to Mrs. Adenike Omoju and Eng. Musa Ado Ibn-Saidu for funding this project and for providing emotional support throughout this research. And to everyone who has in one way or the other contributed positively over the years of the program. Family and friends, colleagues, lecturers and departmental staffs and every other person who were always supportive at times of need, may almighty Allah reward you all abundantly.

2024, Perspectives of Science & Education

Introduction. The actuality of this research paper is determined by new approaches to the content and organization
of professional training for bachelor students in view of UNESCO requirements to sustainable development of
modern engineering education. The practical experience gained in the course of teaching in a technical university
revealed the fact that English medium instruction contributes to the development of both professional and
communicative competences of a global engineer. The current study aims to design a professionally-oriented
module-based English medium course targeted at the formation of English as a foreign language competence of
non-native bachelors and prove its efficiency in training practice.
Materials and methods. The methodological basis for this study was a competence-based and module-based
approaches to teaching academic subjects through English for Russian-speaking bachelor students majoring in
nuclear physics and technologies. There were 113 undergraduate students of the 3d and 4th years of study who
took part in the experimental study carried out on the basis of National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University
(Russian Federation).
Results. In the course of the research, a module-based English medium course (EMC) was developed and
introduced in a four-year bachelor training, which offered trainees deep and rich language practice on a variety
of topics referred to their vocational domain and regular assessment of the target competence development
throughout the implementation of the target training course.
The obtained results indicated that trainees’ target competence significantly enhanced, in particular, their
vocabulary and oral communicative skills. The most striking results were demonstrated by trainees whose levels of
the target competence increased significantly and reached advanced level (63.2%).
Conclusion. The EMC course designed in compliance with the main principals of competence-based and modulebased approaches had a positive effect on future engineers’ EFL communicative competence development, thus,
contributing a lot to their successful career progression as highly professional engineers on the global arena.

2024

Oral presentation has become an important aspect of modern workplace and engineers usually perform oral presentations to keep management of the organization well informed about progress of company projects. This study examined factors that influenced effective oral presentation performance of engineers at workplace. Six engineers from 2 engineering organizations of Pakistan participated in this study. Purposive sampling was used since engineers with 5 years work experience were selected as participants for this study. All presentations were recorded to capture
barriers that hampered effective oral presentation performance of engineers. Data were analyzed qualitatively through an assessment rubric. It contained four traits such as presentation skill, confidence, nervousness and vocal variety. Three assessors assessed these presentations to overcome researcher bias. The results of the study revealed
that poor presentation skill, poor confidence and nervousness hindered effective oral presentation performance of engineers. The findings of the study would contribute to prepare better future engineers for modern industry.

2024

Professional competence of an engineer is never based on his or her technical skills in this modern age of industrialization but it is combination of both technical and non technical skills. This study aimed to investigate
barriers of engineers that hindered effective oral presentation performance in engineering workplace of Pakistan. Thirty engineers from two engineering organizations participated in this study. Purposive sampling method was used to gather information from respondents regarding barriers. Data were computer analyzed using Statistical Package
for Social Sciences (SPSS 15.0). Information was coded according to survey questions and frequency information was determined. The results of the study revealed that barriers for instance poor oral communication skill, low self confidence, stress and nervousness and low motivation hindered effective oral presentation performance of engineers. Thus, results indicate that engineers of Pakistan face barriers during their job performance at workplace. The results of this study are consistent with literature review findings on barriers that hinder effective oral presentation performance of engineers at workplace.

2024

Communicative competence plays significant role for engineering students to perform various oral communicative tasks efficiently at workplace following graduation. The respondents for this study were twenty five engineering students who participated in this study from two engineering universities of Pakistan. This study employed purposive sampling method since respondents were drawn on specific criteria of only final year engineering students. The instruments used for this study for data collection purpose were recording of oral presentations to capture
communication strategies employed by engineering students to overcome communication deficiencies during oral presentations. Data were analyzed qualitatively using strategic competence framework of Canale and Swain (1980). Additionally, Dornyei and Scott’s (1995) compiled Inventory of Strategic Language Devices was used to explore the types of strategies that engineering students employ to overcome communication deficiencies when they face any communication deficiencies. Open coding (Richards, 2005; Strauss and Corbin, 1998) was used to code the oral presentation data. The results of the study revealed that engineering students used three communication strategies namely message reduction, code switching, use of fillers and self repetition strategies to overcome communication
deficiencies during oral presentations. The findings of the study can be used as a guideline to focus strategic competence of engineering students to prepare them productive engineers for modern industry

2024, English Oral Communication Achievement of the Bachelor of Arts Students Major in English for International Communication at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Tak Campus, Thailand, Edition 1

Thailand, a country with Thai as its sole official language, mandates English as the first foreign language in its educational curriculum. However, students often face challenges in achieving proficiency in English oral communication due... more

2024, Ghanem M. Elsayed

This research provides an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between financial education, job skill development, and corporate financial performance. It delves into how corporations, over the last century, have progressively understood and harnessed the power of workforce education to achieve and sustain financial growth. Historically, the perception of training programs has shifted from being viewed as operational costs to being recognized as strategic investments essential for long-term corporate health.

2024

This study delved into the sociolinguistic perspectives on slang in oral communication among college students, faculty, and staff at a state university in Negros Occidental, Philippines. The study sought to identify and classify the most prevalent slang terms, evaluate their effectiveness across various demographic groups, and critically examine attitudes toward slang within social and academic settings. Employing a mixed-methods design, the research utilized descriptive statistics, including frequency and rank, to categorize slang terms based on linguistic formation, origin, and contextual meaning. Through Lichtman's 3Cs method-coding, categorizing, and concept formation-the researchers unearthed complex attitudes toward slang, emphasizing its deep roots in gay lingo and Internet culture. Findings revealed that while slang is widely recognized as a powerful tool for enhancing social cohesion and bridging communication gaps, its effectiveness varies significantly by age, gender, and residence. However, concerns were raised about its potential to hinder clear communication, particularly in formal academic settings. The study concluded that while slang is a vital aspect of identity formation and social interaction, its use should be carefully moderated to ensure clarity and effectiveness in communication. To address these challenges, it was recommended that educational institutions integrate discussions on the sociolinguistic implications of slang into curricula, provide guidelines for its appropriate use, and promote cross-generational dialogue to bridge communication gaps. This balanced approach may help maintain the cultural relevance of slang while upholding the standards of academic discourse.