@article{article_1378242, title={The Impact of Speaking Activities on Writing Skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL)}, journal={Journal of English Language}, volume={1}, pages={14–24}, year={2023}, author={Ergün Öcel, Gizem}, keywords={Konuşma aktiviteleri, Yazma becerisi, Birbirine bağlı beceriler}, 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.}, number={1}, publisher={Maltepe Üniversitesi}