The Use of Podcasts to Develop Speaking Skills in A2 Level Students
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Date
2025-09-08
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Arandu UTIC
Abstract
Speaking skills are regarded as one of the most important aspects in an ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom, even though the learning process presents challenges that teachers face when aiming to improve students' speaking abilities, such as pronunciation, fluency, and lexical resources during communication. However, teachers are continually searching for new approaches or techniques to help develop students' speaking skills. Therefore, this article aims to assess the effectiveness of podcasts as a tool to improve speaking skills in A2-level students. To achieve this goal, the author used a mixed-methods research design, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative components that facilitate a better understanding of data collection, analysis, and discussion of results. This approach helps establish the relationship between the independent variable “Podcasts” and the dependent variable “speaking skills.” The study aimed to determine how effective podcast activities are, assess their impact on speaking skills, and explore learner attitudes to gain a deeper understanding of speaking skill development in A2-level students using podcasts. The population consisted of 25 students selected through the systematic sampling method; their ages ranged from 11 to 12 years old, and all were at the A2 level. Data were collected using instruments such as pre- and post-surveys and pre- and post-tests for quantitative data, while the surveys also provided qualitative insights. The data were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The results showed that the podcast sessions had a significant and positive impact on participants' speaking skills.
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URL: https://www.uticvirtual.edu.py/revista.ojs/index.php/revistas/article/view/1385/2201
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education, HUMANITIES and RELIGION::Languages and linguistics::Other Germanic languages::English language
Citation
Pintado Gallegos, S. F., López López, J. E., & Bonilla Tenesaca , J. R. (2025). The Use of Podcasts to Develop Speaking Skills in A2 Level Students. Arandu UTIC, 12(3), 1372–1383. https://doi.org/10.69639/arandu.v12i3.1385