The Use of TED Talks to Enhance EFL Students’ Public Speaking Skills: English-Majored Seniors’ Practices and Perceptions
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https://doi.org/10.54855/ijli.24315Keywords:
TED Talks, public speaking, perceptions, practicesAbstract
The integration of technology in language education is now standard in the 4.0 era of industry, with TED Talks aligning seamlessly with this trend. This study investigates how EFL students at Van Lang University use the TED Talks platform to enhance their public speaking. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods—online questionnaires and interviews—the study involved sixty-one senior EFL students. Results reveal that these students regularly turn to TED Talks as a learning tool to refine their speaking skills. Beyond aiding learning, students perceive TED Talks as crucial in enhancing their public speaking performance. The research suggests further exploration into EFL teachers' perspectives on integrating TED Talks, the platform's effectiveness in enhancing various language skills, and the factors contributing to its optimal use in EFL classrooms.
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