The Impact of Text-Based vs. Non Text-Based Method on Iranian Upper-Intermediate EFL learners, L2 speaking Ability

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Seyede Nasrin Sadraie, Mohammad Reza Khodareza
Journal
Journal of Second and Multiple Language Acquisition
Details
Resource Type
Journal
Acquisition Number
BE026702
Published Date
01-08-2018 2:53 PM
Published Year
2016
Number of Pages
9
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Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effect of text-based methods on male and female upper-intermediate students' English speaking accuracy. The question this study tried to answer is if Text-based vs. non text-based method has any effect on Iranian upper-intermediate EFL learners L2 speaking ability. To find the answer to the question, 15 upper intermediate level students from Shookooh institute were selected. They were both male and female upper- intermediate level students who were deal for the current study because they were learning all skills of language at the same time, and they were familiar with words. Their English proficiency was enough to speak English and to understand the importance of speaking. The students were selected administrating OPT which divided them into two groups, one Experimental group (with text-based method) and one control group (non text-based method). And the results revealed that experiment group performed better on English speaking accuracy.
Topics
Teaching Methods and Strategies
Oral Language
Instructional Effectiveness
English Learners
English Learners