Research Article

The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

Volume: 1 Number: 1 December 1, 2023
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The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

Abstract

This study explored the effect of speaking activities on the writing skills of A2-level EFL learners. Two cohorts of 20 students from a university preparatory school participated in this research study. The experimental group attended an 8-week speaking intervention consisting of various activities aimed at promoting spontaneous speaking skills. The comparison group did not receive any formal speaking instruction. After the intervention, both groups were administered a writing test to assess their writing skills. The experimental group performed better than the comparison group on the writing exam by a statistically significant margin. This suggests that engaging in speaking activities can lead to improved writing skills in A2-level EFL learners. The study also explored the potential mechanisms underlying the link between speaking and writing. It was found that speaking activities could help learners develop their fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills, which are essential for effective writing. The findings of the study have implications for the pedagogy of English language instruction. Educators should emphasize the development of oral communication skills, even if they are not teaching an integrated curriculum. This is because speaking activities can help students practice and develop the abilities required for good writing. Overall, this study provides evidence that engaging in speaking activities can help A2-level EFL learners to improve their writing skills.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

English As A Second Language

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

November 28, 2023

Publication Date

December 1, 2023

Submission Date

October 19, 2023

Acceptance Date

November 18, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 1 Number: 1

APA
Ergün Öcel, G. (2023). The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Journal of English Language, 1(1), 14-24. https://izlik.org/JA84EU84BC
AMA
1.Ergün Öcel G. The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). JEL. 2023;1(1):14-24. https://izlik.org/JA84EU84BC
Chicago
Ergün Öcel, Gizem. 2023. “The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English As a Foreign Language (EFL)”. Journal of English Language 1 (1): 14-24. https://izlik.org/JA84EU84BC.
EndNote
Ergün Öcel G (December 1, 2023) The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Journal of English Language 1 1 14–24.
IEEE
[1]G. Ergün Öcel, “The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL)”, JEL, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 14–24, Dec. 2023, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA84EU84BC
ISNAD
Ergün Öcel, Gizem. “The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English As a Foreign Language (EFL)”. Journal of English Language 1/1 (December 1, 2023): 14-24. https://izlik.org/JA84EU84BC.
JAMA
1.Ergün Öcel G. The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). JEL. 2023;1:14–24.
MLA
Ergün Öcel, Gizem. “The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English As a Foreign Language (EFL)”. Journal of English Language, vol. 1, no. 1, Dec. 2023, pp. 14-24, https://izlik.org/JA84EU84BC.
Vancouver
1.Gizem Ergün Öcel. The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). JEL [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 1;1(1):14-2. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA84EU84BC