The present study was conducted as a mixed-method study to discover the effects of email-based voice record conversations on the development of speaking skills. 10 EFL learners were involved in extra-curricular speaking activities through email-based voice records once in every three days for a period of three weeks by receiving voice-record instructions on a speaking task, recording and submitting their responses and receiving feedback via email. The speaking development of the participants was evaluated through a pre-test post-test design. Additionally, an open-ended survey was used to find out about the opinions of the participants regarding the process. The quantitative findings indicated a significant difference between the pre-test and the post-test, favoring the post-test, but the difference was statistically underpowered. The qualitative findings uncovered the role of email-based voice record conversations in overcoming the lack of speaking practice, developing fluency, accuracy and pronunciation, overcoming potential anxiety problems and the limitation of time restrictions.
Eser Adı (dc.title) | Using Email-Based Voice Record Conversations to Improve the Speaking Skills of EFL Learners |
Yayın Türü (dc.type) | Kitap Bölümü |
Yazar/lar (dc.contributor.author) | ALTINBAŞ, Mehmet Emre |
Atıf Dizini (dc.source.database) | Diğer |
Yayıncı (dc.publisher) | Peter Lang Publishing |
Yayın Tarihi (dc.date.issued) | 2021 |
Kayıt Giriş Tarihi (dc.date.accessioned) | 2022-02-25T07:47:26Z |
Açık Erişim tarihi (dc.date.available) | 2022-02-25T07:47:26Z |
Atıf için Künye (dc.identifier.citation) | Altınbaş, M. E. & Seferoğlu, G. (2021). Using Email-Based Voice Record Conversations to Improve the Speaking Skills of EFL Learners. In Genc, Z., & Kaçar, I. (Eds.). TESOL in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities. Bern, Switzerland: Peter Lang D. |
ISBN (dc.identifier.isbn) | 978-3-631-82825-0 |
Özet (dc.description.abstract) | The present study was conducted as a mixed-method study to discover the effects of email-based voice record conversations on the development of speaking skills. 10 EFL learners were involved in extra-curricular speaking activities through email-based voice records once in every three days for a period of three weeks by receiving voice-record instructions on a speaking task, recording and submitting their responses and receiving feedback via email. The speaking development of the participants was evaluated through a pre-test post-test design. Additionally, an open-ended survey was used to find out about the opinions of the participants regarding the process. The quantitative findings indicated a significant difference between the pre-test and the post-test, favoring the post-test, but the difference was statistically underpowered. The qualitative findings uncovered the role of email-based voice record conversations in overcoming the lack of speaking practice, developing fluency, accuracy and pronunciation, overcoming potential anxiety problems and the limitation of time restrictions. |
Yayın Dili (dc.language.iso) | en |
Tek Biçim Adres (dc.identifier.uri) | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12498/5320 |