The effects of project work presentations on English speaking skill

Abstract

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When students learn a language, they need to consolidate vocabulary and grammar forms. Projects make it possible for students to use language in a meaningful way. By interacting and negotiating meaning in project work, students can improve reading, writing and speaking skills. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of project work on students' speaking skills and improvement in English language learning. For the method of the study, the students were asked to prepare projects they could choose on their free will. After being guided on how to do project work, the students were requested to present their projects orally in the classroom. The results of the project work show that project work presentations can help students improve their speaking skill. while the students were preparing their projects, they found a genuine opportunity to negotiate meaning with their partners. This process enabled them to both improve language forms and learn vocabulary. The content analysis of recording of the projects show that presenting their projects made it possible for students to revise and consolidate the vocabulary and grammar forms they prepared for their projects. This improvement in choice of language form and vocabulary and speaking as a result was noticed in their expressing ideas about their projects.