Document Type : Original Article
Authors
English Department, College of Education, Charmo University, Kurdistan region of Iraq
Abstract
This study aims to explain to university students how to use an online platform to develop speaking accuracy. Developing one's speaking skills is an essential part of learning a language. In doing so, advanced instructional technologies such as the ZOOM meeting, are used in this study as an online platform for objective strategic Instruction to enhance speaking abilities. To do this, 60 Kurdish male and female students from the Elementary, pre-, intermediate, and Advanced levels actively participated in the program. A total of 30 students from two state universities and one private university were randomly divided into two groups. Testing was conducted before and after the treatment to gauge its effectiveness. To analyze the data, One-Way ANOVAs and t-tests were applied. The outcomes demonstrated that the strategy treatment successfully improved the participants' speaking abilities. The findings suggest that online strategy-based Instruction can benefit Kurdish EFL students' speaking abilities. A questionnaire was also used to understand students' attitudes and perspectives toward computer-based learning. The statistical analysis of the questionnaire revealed that respondents thought favourably of computer-based learning language. For individuals who build CALL packages, organize distance learning programs that include strategy instruction, and generate instructional materials, the findings of this study could have pedagogical consequences.
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