Enhancing Speaking Skills and Overcoming Anxiety Using Technology: An E-Learning Module for EFL Learners
Abstract
This study explores the impact of an interactive electronic learning module (e-learning module) on improving speaking skills among law students experiencing speaking anxiety. Using an explanatory sequential mixed methods design, the research combined a one-group pre-test-post-test for quantitative analysis and structured interviews for qualitative insights. Seventy-three law students who had completed a Law English course incorporating the e-learning module participated in the study. Statistical analysis showed that the e-learning module significantly enhanced speaking skills (p = 0.000), with improvements ranging from moderate to large based on different levels of speaking anxiety: low (d = 0.492), moderate (d = 0.578), and high (d = 0.978). Speaking anxiety decreased from 60.03 to 44.74 (a decrease of 15.29). In structured interviews, all eight participants reported that the e-learning module helped them improve their speaking skills, highlighting their engagement with its materials and tasks. In addition to serving as pre-class preparation, they also used the module to reduce speaking anxiety. The findings emphasize the value of integrating e-learning modules into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching. EFL educators are encouraged to incorporate such tools to create a supportive learning environment that aids students in overcoming speaking anxiety and improving their speaking abilities.
Keywords
digital resources, interactive learning module, speaking anxiety, technology-assisted language learning
Supporting Institution
This research was conducted without receiving any specific grants from institutions, or commercial agencies.
Ethical Statement
This study has followed all of the ethical standards that are accepted in this journal
Thanks
The authors would like to extend their deepest appreciation to all individuals and institutions, who generously contributed to this research. Their valuable insights, technical supports, and constructive feedback greatly shaped the quality of this work.
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