Use of Posters to Promote Speaking Performance among Non-English Majors at Thai Nguyen University of Education, Vietnam

Yen Tran,Tran Thi Minh Hang

doi:10.36892/ijlls.v3i2.585

Abstract

English speaking is an important skill for students; however, many English majors at universities in Vietnam in general and non-majors in particular have problems in speaking English. Therefore, the aim of the research is to improve English speaking performance for non-English majors by organizing activities for students to design posters and speaking based on the posters that have been designed. The specific objectives are to investigate the current situation of speaking performance among non-English majors at Thai Nguyen University of Education as well as organize activities for students to design posters and speak based on the designed posters, and then evaluate the impacts of posters-based speaking activities on the speaking performance of non-English majors. To conduct the study, a mixed method research design, which combines qualitative method and quantitative methods, was used along with the survey. There were all 20 non-English majors from Maths class at Thai Nguyen University of Education, who were invited to take part in the research. All of these students were required to take part in the speaking pre-test and post-test as well as pre- and post-questionnaire about their opinions of using poster designing activities. The results show that designing posters plays a significant role in improving and enhancing English speaking performance for non-English majors. Students’ feedback concerning the use of posters designed in speaking classes are, in general, also quite optimistic. Besides, the research proposes some suggestions for minimizing the drawbacks of using posters designing activities to enhance the potentiality of this method and make it more interesting, meaningful and effective.

Highlights

IntroductionL. (1998), speaking is one of the language skills which becomes important topic to be taken into consideration when teaching or learning a language due to its influence on the other skills’ achievement as well as learners’ motivation in getting knowledge of the target language
The pre-questionnaire results show that because all students have studied English for a long time, they have a good environment to develop English speaking skills. They were aware of the importance of English in their future, which is considered a great motivator for them to be active and disciplined in their study of the foreign language. The participants exhibited their positive attitude toward using posters designing activities in speaking lessons though they had few opportunities to participate in the activities when they were in high schools
Almost all of the students appreciated the effectiveness of posters designing activities to enhance their English speaking performance

Summary

Introduction

L. (1998), speaking is one of the language skills which becomes important topic to be taken into consideration when teaching or learning a language due to its influence on the other skills’ achievement as well as learners’ motivation in getting knowledge of the target language. This skill is the process of creating and sharing meaning in a variety of circumstances through the use of verbal and nonverbal symbols. Teaching speaking is an essential aspect of the English learning process It can increase learners' motivation and make the English language sessions more dynamic and interesting for the learners to attend

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