Title of article :
Flipped Task-based Language Instruction Impact on EFL Learners' Speaking Ability: Learners' Perspectives
Author/Authors :
Shirvani, Mojdeh 1Department of English Language - Islamic Azad University Kish International Branch, Kish Island , Mohseny, Ahmad Department of English Language - Islamic Azad University South Tehran Branch, Tehran , Abbasian, Gholamreza Department of English Language - Imam Ali University, Tehran
Abstract :
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and Flipped-based teaching seem attractive for English language teaching. This study aimed to investigate the impact of Flipped TBLT on EFL learners' speaking skills and attitudes towards Flipped learning. Four intact classes consisting of 60 EFL learners were assigned to control and experimental groups. The data were collected by administering two speaking tests and a questionnaire investigating the participants' beliefs about Flipped TLT. The mean scores of the participants on speaking tests were submitted to Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). In addition, descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) of the participants' scores to the questionnaire items were reported. Results showed that Flipped TBLT has a positive impact on EFL learners' speaking skills. It was also found that the attitudes of the participants in experimental groups towards Flipped TBLT changed positively. The findings can be theoretically and practically employed by EFL teachers and applied linguists
Keywords :
EFL Learners , Flipping Learning , Speaking Skill , Task-based Instruction
Journal title :
Journal of Language and Translation
