ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS"™ VIEWS ON STRUCTURED SPEAKING PROGRAMS: A SMALL-SCALE SURVEY
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https://doi.org/10.26418/jefle.v6i1.93320Keywords:
structured English-speaking programs, EFL students, speaking skillAbstract
This study investigates English Education students"™ perspectives on structured English-speaking programs aimed at enhancing speaking proficiency among EFL students. A quantitative survey was conducted with 29 students from Tanjungpura University, particularly English Education students using a Likert-scale questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze responses. Results show that most participants perceive the programs as beneficial for improving fluency, confidence, and real-world communication. However, some challenges were identified, including anxiety about making mistakes, inconsistent use of English, and limited teacher encouragement. These results suggest that while structured programs can support speaking development, their success depends on supportive environments, consistency and active teacher involvement. The study emphasizes the need for programs that address emotional and instructional barriers to students"™ participation. It concludes with a recommendation for future research involving larger, broader samples to validate the results and explore strategies for more inclusive and effective speaking program implementation.References
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