Developing EFL Learner’s Speaking Ability, Accuracy and Fluency

Abstract

The significant care and the globalization of English have been caused broad demand for good English-speaking skills in various realms. The evidence manifested that some features of speaking abilities are amenable to instruction in the second or foreign language classroom (Derakhshan, Tahery, & Mirarab, 2015). In spite of the verified evidence in speaking, there are still debates over English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners' speaking ability and approaches. Therefore, the present paper aimed to provide readers with interesting materials, empowering activities such as imitation, responsive, intensive extensive performance, transactional dialogue, and interpersonal dialogue to improve their speaking abilities. In addition, the EFL learners can boost their speaking ability by utilizing various instruments such as, role play, videos, flash cards, and graphs. Furthermore, this paper takes into account the significant components and keys to improve speaking competence accurately and fluently. To this goal, language teachers have vital roles in creating appropriate environment in the classroom that encourages both children and adults to firstly take part in classroom conversations and then, facilitate opportunities to keep doing it outside of the classroom. Thus, it is beneficial for both children and adults. Finally, this paper reviews some empirical studies to clarify the effectiveness of various methods and approaches to promote the speaking skill accurately and fluently.

Pedagogical Efficacy of Experience-Based Learning (EBL) Strategies for Improving the Speaking Fluency of Upper-intermediate Male and Female Iranian EFL Students

“…Learners must also acquire the knowledge of how native speakers use the language in the context of the structured interpersonal exchange, in which many factors interact. Therefore, it is difficult for English as a foreign language (EFL) learners, especially adults, to speak the target language fluently and appropriately (Derakhshan, Nadi Khalil, & Beheshti, 2016). EFL learners need explicit instruction in a speaking activity which as any language skill generally has to be learned and practiced.…”

Impact of Pre-Speaking Activities on Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners’ Oral Performance

“…Any gap in commutation results in misunderstandings and problems. Derakhshan et al (2016) stated that one of the obstacles to learning speaking is a contradiction between class materials and courses so that most of the teachers do not facilitate situations for real practice in speaking. Besides, the teacher should take into account the learners' interests and needs.…”

Using Operation Technique to Teach Speaking of Procedure Text

“…Moreover, their friends tended to laugh at him/her (Khan & Ali, 2010). Derakhsan, Khalili, & Beheshti, (2016) posited that there were three important factors that influenced learner's speaking competence such as cognitive factors, linguistic factors, and affective factors. Grammar and vocabulary were included in cognitive factors.…”