Unveiling the Pedagogical Potential: An in-Depth Analysis of EFL Instructors’ Perspectives on YouTube for Speaking Skill Enhancement

Authors

  • Bayan Saleh Alharbi

    Department of English, College of Education, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
  • Majed Abdullah Alharbi

    Department of English, College of Education, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
  • Abeer Shujaa Alharbi

    Department of English, College of Education, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i5.7119
Received: 23 August 024 | Revised: 30 August 2024 | Accepted: 10 September 2024 | Published Online: 14 November 2024

Abstract

This study investigates the attitudes and practices of EFL instructors at Saudi universities regarding the use of YouTube to enhance students' speaking skills. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research explores instructors’ experiences through both quantitative and qualitative data. Data were collected from 105 male and female instructors across various Saudi universities via questionnaires, and from six female instructors through semi-structured interviews. The findings suggest that YouTube significantly improves English language proficiency, especially in speaking skills. Instructors reported that YouTube videos aid in better pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and student engagement. The study underscores the effectiveness of integrating YouTube into EFL classrooms and advocates for its use as a valuable tool for developing students' spoken English. The insights gained from this research can guide best practices for incorporating digital resources in language teaching, ultimately leading to more dynamic and effective English language instruction within the gulf educational context.

Keywords:

Speaking Skills; Instructors; YouTube; EFL Classroom; Saudi Context

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Bayan Saleh Alharbi, Majed Abdullah Alharbi, & Abeer Shujaa Alharbi. (2024). Unveiling the Pedagogical Potential: An in-Depth Analysis of EFL Instructors’ Perspectives on YouTube for Speaking Skill Enhancement. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 6(5), 698–711. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i5.7119

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