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Journal : ETERNAL: English Teaching Journal

Remote Speaking Tasks: Amplifying Understanding, Proficiency, and Confidence in English Learners Tauchid, Ahmad; Widya Putri, Nanin Verina; Suwandi, Edi
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol. 15 No. 2 (2024): August
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FPBS, Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v15i2.489

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The increasing prevalence of technology has brought about a shift in teaching methods, notably with the rise of remote speaking tasks, utilizing digital platforms to enrich language learning experiences for English learners. In the context of language education, proficiency in English is increasingly recognized as a vital skill for academic, professional, and social success in today's interconnected world. Previous researchers have extensively explored various aspects of language learning, with a predominant focus on conventional classroom-based activities. However, there has been limited investigation into the potential benefits of remote speaking tasks specifically in enhancing understanding, proficiency, and confidence among English learners. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of remote speaking tasks on English learners' understanding, proficiency, and confidence. The study used open-ended surveys with 19 English students at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri, employing NVivo 12 to examine attitudes towards remote speaking tasks and achieving data saturation with this sample size. The findings emphasize the transformative impact of integrating remote speaking tasks and video creation in language learning, highlighting their significant benefits in enhancing comprehension, retention, critical skills, and English proficiency. The practical implications underscore the need for educators to adapt instructional methods by designing engaging activities, such as collaborative projects and creative language assignments, using platforms like VoiceThread and TikTok. These specific actions for educators aim to foster active learning, enhance students' speaking skills, confidence, adaptability, and fluency in real-life situations, while also developing essential 21st-century skills for academic and professional success.
Enhancing Public Speaking Skills among EFL Learners through the Peer Teaching Method: A Mixed-Methods Study Ayiz, Abdul; Tauchid, Ahmad
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025): February
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FPBS, Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v16i1.1124

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This research investigates the effectiveness of the Peer Teaching Method (PTM) in improving public speaking skills among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in a tertiary education setting. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods. The research involved 25 EFL learners who participated in a peer teaching intervention, which was evaluated through pre- and post-intervention speaking assessments and in-depth interviews. The results showed significant improvements in pronunciation accuracy, vocabulary usage, fluency, and confidence levels and lowering the public speaking anxiety among the participants. The qualitative findings highlighted the supportive and collaborative nature of the peer teaching environment, which fostered a sense of shared responsibility for learning, reduced anxiety, and promoted confidence in public speaking. The research 's findings contribute to the growing body of literature on collaborative learning methods in language education, suggesting that the Peer Teaching Method is a valuable approach for enhancing public speaking skills and promoting psychological readiness among EFL learners.