Oracy and Its Role in Developing the Speaking Competence of Saudi Advanced EFL Learners: An Approach to Effective Communication. | ||
| مجلة کلية التربية فى العلوم الإنسانية و الأدبية | ||
| Volume 31, Issue 1, January 2025, Pages 15-46 PDF (508.53 K) | ||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jfehls.2025.433123 | ||
| Author | ||
| Nesreen Saud Alahmadi | ||
| Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, Department of Languages and Translation, College of Arts and Humanities Taibah University, Saudi Arabia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| In this study, the author investigated the role of oracy in enhancing Saudi advanced English as a foreign language (EFL) learners’ speaking skills, focusing on how oral activities impact communication effectiveness. Conducted at a Saudi university, the study involved 60 female students who participated in an eight-week intervention to integrate oracy-based activities into their learning. The author employed a quantitative research design, using statistical analysis to compare the students’ pre- and post-test results. The findings revealed significant improvements in speaking fluency, coherence, and accuracy, with students demonstrating greater confidence in spoken interactions following the intervention. Structured oracy activities helped the students manage cognitive load, leading to more spontaneous and coherent speech. Additionally, the use of real-life speaking activities addressed the students’ limited exposure to native English interactions, fostering communicative competence. However, although fluency and accuracy improved, vocabulary development remained relatively unchanged, suggesting a need for explicit lexical instruction and oral practice. This study highlights the importance of incorporating structured speaking activities into EFL contexts to enhance students’ communication skills. Future researchers should consider extending the duration of interventions and including more diverse participants to further validate the findings and refine oracy-based teaching strategies. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Effective communication; EFL; Saudi Learners; Speaking Competence; Oracy | ||
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