Analysing EFL Learners Speaking Skills through Authentic Materials and Role Play Activities

Olivia Az Zahra(1*), Muhimatul Ifadah(2)


(1) Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
(2) Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


One of the key components of learning English as a foreign language (EFL) is speaking skill, which requires the capacity to interact, express ideas, and communicate well in natural surroundings. In the meantime, many EFL students still struggle to reach their ideal speaking ability. This study aims to investigate how well real materials and role-playing exercises help students improve their speaking abilities. Descriptive quantitative research was conducted, gathering data employing questionnaires sent to twenty English Education undergraduate students during semesters 2, 4, 6, and 8. The surveys were meant to gauge how well students thought real materials and role-playing applied and how it affected their speaking ability. Following the sessions, most students reported gains in fluency, confidence, and verbal interaction skills. The results show that in EFL classrooms, including real materials and role-playing exercises can successfully teach English speaking.

Keywords


EFL, Speaking Skills, Authentic Materials, Role Play Activities

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