Proceedings of the Third Workshop on Multidisciplinary and Its Applications, WMA-3 2019, 11-14 December 2019, Medan, Indonesia

Research Article

Synchronous Approach in Improving Students’ Speaking Competency

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.11-12-2019.2290888,
        author={Lim Lai Wah and Harwati  Hashim and Melor  Md Yunus},
        title={Synchronous Approach in Improving Students’ Speaking Competency},
        proceedings={Proceedings of the Third Workshop on Multidisciplinary and Its Applications, WMA-3 2019, 11-14 December 2019, Medan, Indonesia},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={WMA-3},
        year={2020},
        month={3},
        keywords={students teaching and learning competency},
        doi={10.4108/eai.11-12-2019.2290888}
    }
    
  • Lim Lai Wah
    Harwati Hashim
    Melor Md Yunus
    Year: 2020
    Synchronous Approach in Improving Students’ Speaking Competency
    WMA-3
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.11-12-2019.2290888
Lim Lai Wah1, Harwati Hashim1, Melor Md Yunus1,*
  • 1: Faculty of Education, [Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
*Contact email: melor@ukm.edu.my

Abstract

Nowadays, the use of technology has changed teaching and learning experiences and it is seen to be effective in enhancing teaching and learning of English language. It enables learners to be more motivated and independent. Although it is challenging to have the best approach to enhance learners’ speaking skills, it is proven by many researchers who have shown the positive outcomes of using technology in teaching and learning of English. Hence, we should admit that teaching and learning of English by using technology enhances teaching and learning of English speaking. Therefore, this article seeks to clarify the effectiveness of LiveSpeak in improving learners’ speaking proficiency.