Content analysis of pair-work activities that develop speaking skills in a textbook used in Taibah U preparatory year program

الملخص EN

Preparatory Year Program at Taibah University in Madinah uses different textbooks and resources to improve students’ English language level in general.

One of these books is entitled “Q: Skills for Success: Listening and Speaking Introduction Level - Special Edition”.

This paper analyzes the content of this book and the extent to which it integrates pair-work activities that develop students’ speaking skills.

The researcher used descriptive statistics; namely frequencies and percentages to determine the study results.

The research question was discussed quantitatively and qualitatively.

Findings revealed the presence of a good percentage of pair work activities dedicated to develop students’ speaking skill.

Also, results showed that such activities seem to motivate students to practice and ultimately enhance their speaking skills.