The effectiveness and advantages of using online chat-rooms on EFL students’ speaking skills
Other Title(s)
فوائد استخدام غرف الدردشة و مدى فاعليتها على مهارة المحادثة لدى الطلبة الدارسين للغة الانجليزية كلغة أجنبية
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
al-Khatayibah, Majid Muhammad
al-Mubayyidin, Husam al-Din Zakariyya
al-Najadat, Jumah Said
University
Mutah University
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Department
Department of English Language and Literature
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2013
English Abstract
The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of online chat rooms technology in facilitating English as a foreign language speaking skill at the public secondary schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This is a qualitative and quantitative research.
In the former a Semi-Structured interview were used, while in the latter a questionnaire survey were employed.
The sample of the study consisted of 52 secondary students at public schools for boys in Saudi Arabia.
The findings of this research indicated that online chat rooms are very supportive, less time consuming, helpful and even a comfortable tool in developing speaking and oral communication skills.
Thus, this research recommends that online chat rooms be implemented as an effective tool for advancing EFL speaking skills in the Saudi Context.
Main Subjects
Topics
No. of Pages
51
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Chapter One : Background of the study.
Chapter Two : Theoretical framework and related literature.
Chapter Three : Design and methodology.
Chapter Four : Discussion, analysis, findings and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Balawi, Malik Jabr. (2013). The effectiveness and advantages of using online chat-rooms on EFL students’ speaking skills. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University, Jordan
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Balawi, Malik Jabr. The effectiveness and advantages of using online chat-rooms on EFL students’ speaking skills. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University. (2013).
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Balawi, Malik Jabr. (2013). The effectiveness and advantages of using online chat-rooms on EFL students’ speaking skills. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-347376
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-347376
