Improving Speaking Skills through Digital Videos in EFL Classrooms

Abstract

The present study reports the results of the effectiveness of digital videos as a teaching aid in boosting EFL learners' oral performance. It also investigates the instructors' and learners' perspectives toward digital videos as instructional material In the journey towards spoken English, the primary concern is that despite the increasing spread of technology in education in general and digital videos in acquiring the language in particular, there is limited research examining the effectiveness of digital videos in enhancing EFL learners' speaking skills and the role of multisensory elements in fostering their cognitive retention, which in turn contribute in reinforcing speaking production and overall learning outcomes. Therefore, this innovative teaching tool, "digital videos," can help EFL learners produce the language and recall the spoken code easily. To conduct this research, a descriptive-analytical research design was adopted depending on a mixedmethod approach. Two different data collection "questionnaires" were administered to various English-speaking teachers from both higher education institutions and secondary schools. And an "interview" with the English-speaking club members" Galaxy". The findings revealed that both teachers and students are aware the importance of digital videos as a supportive instructional tool to promote speaking. This stresses the importance of audiovisual elements in memory long term retention. Following the research findings, it is highly recommended to raise the awareness of teachers to integrate digital videos as a supplementary tool that complements traditional methods and encouraging learners to use their oral skills through interactive tasks based on video content.