- Research on Education and Psychology
- Cilt: 7 Sayı: Special Issue 2 - Education and Psychology Research in the 100th Anniversary of the Republic
- Social Strategies in Language Learning for Promoting Speaking Skills
Social Strategies in Language Learning for Promoting Speaking Skills
Authors : Şengül Balkaya
Pages : 494-513
Doi:10.54535/rep.1362414
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Publication Date : 2023-10-25
Article Type : Research
Abstract :The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of social strategies in language learning to promote speaking skills. The study was designed in the survey model. The participants of the study were divided into three groups in a sample lesson. They were asked the question of "Why should we learn foreign language?” and were required to prepare and present a poster as a group. During the implementation phase, students were observed by the researcher through the "Speaking Skills Group Observation Form”. The results of the research showed that all three groups exhibited sufficient speaking effort, participation in activities, involving in poster presentations, and peer interaction. The results of the research revealed that social strategies tend to improve speaking skills and increase willingness to speak. It was also revealed that students were aware of the significance of foreign language education as a crucial skill in today\'s modern world. They associated foreign language learning with the following words: culture, democracy, education, empathy, friendship, intercultural learning, job opportunity, love, peace, open-mindedness, relationship, religion, respect, tolerance and trust. Furthermore, it was concluded that social strategies in language learning can be effectively employed in foreign language classes to reduce speaking anxiety.Keywords : Foreign language learning, Speaking skills, Social strategies, Speaking anxiety