THE IMPACTS OF TASK-BASED LANGUAGE LEARNING ON ACCURACY OF EFL LEARNERS’ SPEAKING PERFORMANCES

Authors

  • Pham Dinh Quoc Center for Training Graduate Outcome Standards and Human Resources Development, Nam Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang Center for Training Graduate Outcome Standards and Human Resources Development, Nam Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Chau Vinh Thanh Center for Training Graduate Outcome Standards and Human Resources Development, Nam Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejals.v6i1.431

Keywords:

accurately speaking, task-based language learning, speaking performances, Can Tho City

Abstract

Task-based language learning has been proved to be effective on improving learners’ skills, especially speaking skills; however, studies of this approach on English as a foreign language (EFL) students at English language centers in Can Tho city, Vietnam, are still limited. Task-based lessons are developed in several English course books used by those centers, but students’ speaking skills are observed to be far from satisfactory. This research was carried out so as to investigate leaners’ accuracy improvement under the influence of task-based approach. It was also aimed at finding out some challenges faced by participants while doing the assigned tasks. The study was conducted on 60 EFL students of a selected English language center in Can Tho City. They were equally divided into two groups: the experimental and the control group. Research instruments included a speaking test used a pre-test and post-test. Quantitative data was analyzed by the SPSS. The results showed that the speaking accuracy of students in experimental group was significantly improved, while the control group students made a limited progress.

Author Biographies

  • Pham Dinh Quoc, Center for Training Graduate Outcome Standards and Human Resources Development, Nam Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Mr. Pham Dinh QUOC, Nam Can Tho University (NCTU), Vietnam, is currently a lecturer in English Studies, Department of English language. He is currently Vice head of Department of English language. His main research interests are English language teaching, interpretation and translation. He can be contacted at alexfreemanlx@gmail.com.

  • Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, Center for Training Graduate Outcome Standards and Human Resources Development, Nam Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy TRANG, Nam Can Tho University (NCTU), Vietnam, is a lecturer of English Department. She is in charge of translation theory classes. She is keen on translation techniques, advanced English teaching methods as well as Buddhist’s lessons. She can be contacted at ntttrang29@gmail.com.

  • Chau Vinh Thanh, Center for Training Graduate Outcome Standards and Human Resources Development, Nam Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Mr. Chau Vinh THANH is an English lecturer at Center for Training Graduate Outcome Standards and Human Resources Development of Nam Can Tho University (NCTU). He had held his master's degree in Theory and English teaching at Can Tho University, Vietnam. His main research interests are English learning and teaching, curriculum design, teaching methods, autonomous learning and teacher change. He can be reached at chauvinhthanh87@gmail.com.

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2023-05-01

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