Speaker
Description
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, blended learning has become more popular. This mode of learning has been proven effective (Lou et al., 2013; Majeed & Dar, 2022). This study aims to investigate EFL first year students’ perceptions toward blended learning for speaking skill practice. In the experiment, the technique was applied to the experimental group with 47 students. A pre-test and a post-test were conducted to measure all the participants’ speaking performance. A questionnaire was also used to investigate the students’ perceptions toward blended learning for the speaking class. The findings revealed that the students in the experimental group performed better than those in the control group. The data also showed that most of the students in the experimental group have positive attitudes toward blended learning and were more motivated to learning the speaking skill. Based on the findings, some implications were suggested for effective application of blended learning in teaching speaking to EFL learners.
Key words: EFL speaking, blended learning, perceptions, speaking skill, speaking performance
