The Use of Modern Technologies in Developing Students’ Speaking Skill.

Abstract

This study seeks to find out the impact of using modern technologies on enhancing the students’ speaking skills and whether students benefit more from using educationaltechnology outside the academic setting with the guidance of their teachers than using it inside the classroom. The first chapter dealt with some literature relating to the use of modern technologies in developing students speaking skills, while the second chapter was dedicated to data collection and analysis. For that purpose, two questionnaires are submitted to both teachers and third-year EFL learners at Mila University Center. Moreover, the qualitative and quantitative results show that the use of modern technologies has a positive impact on learners’ oral proficiency; eanwhile, it can have some drawbacks due to many reasons, such as inappropriate use. In addition, both teachers and learners agreed that students can further develop their speaking level by using modern technologies outside the classroom with the help of their teachers. Hence, this research suggests that teachers should encourage their students to use technology outside the formal setting for the sake of improving their speaking skills, as well as dedicate some time to guide them through the learning process.