An Evaluation of using Group Work to Improve Speaking Fluency for First Year Non-Majored English Students at Dong Nai Technology University

Lam Thi Phan

Abstract


The paper is a study of applying group work conducted with non-majored English students in higher education. Both of quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in the study. The results indicate that group work brought a lot of benefits in improving students’ speaking fluency. The students have more opportunities for language practice. It also creates a positive atmosphere in classroom for students to interact freely in English that increases their communicative skills. In generally, the students showed favorable attitudes to using of group work activities. Therefore, the researcher suggests that EFL teachers consider applying group work activities in classrooms.

https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.17.12.5


Keywords


group work; speaking opportunities; fluency

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