This research delves into how video resources can be used to boost the speaking skills of young learners, examining both their benefits and drawbacks. Its aim is to explore the various factors that influence speaking ability, such as language, cognition, and socio-cultural factors, in order to better understand how to improve oral communication skills. This understanding is particularly important in educational settings, where speaking proficiency is closely linked to academic success and future career prospects.
The article highlights the importance of video resources in enhancing English speaking skills, emphasizing their role in not only teaching new concepts but also keeping students engaged and facilitating language learning.
A study was conducted on B1-level learners in grade 8 who were divided into two groups: an experimental group of 15 and a control group of the same size. The experimental group was taught using video resources, while the control group received traditional instruction. The results showed that the experimental group outperformed the control group in terms of speaking proficiency.Over a period of 10 days, the experimental group received English as a second language instruction, supplemented with various video materials, aimed at improving their speaking proficiency on a daily basis. After a re-test was administered to all students in both groups, there was a significant difference in the mean scores between the control and experimental groups. The experimental group performed better, with a higher percentage of knowledge attributed to their improved speaking proficiency, resulting from the use of innovative teaching methods, particularly video-based language exercises.
