Article Review (Analisys)

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Hello guys, meet again with me : ). In this time i will show an analysis an article which related into our subject and the tittle is “Technology in Teaching Speaking Skill” by Maryam Bahadorfar and Reza Omidvar.  Lets check it out!!.

Tittle

Technology in Teaching Speaking Skill

The major ideas is Technological tools have been regarded as ways of helping students improve language skills such as speaking skill.

The participants is all speaking skill teachers all the world

Abstract

Variables were examined are essential technologies in teaching speaking skill.

Internet, podcasts, video conferencing, videos and speech recognition software are considered the best tools for teaching speaking skill.

Introduction

This paper aims to discuss some modern technologies available for teachers of English today to enhance speaking skill of second or foreign language learners.

teachers have a responsibility to prepare the students as much as possible to be able to speak in English in the real world outside the classroom

The modern technologies relax the mind of the students to get into the subject with full involvement rather than a difficult task to do.

New technologies in language learning by multiple intelligence and mixed abilities replace

with old methods of teaching.

Method

Research techniques are used by the author is literature review

Result

1.      As technology has developed the incorporation of this medium into the instruction process become necessary.

2.      The computer is being viewed more as an integral part of the learning activity, and as a means by which skills are transferred to learners. 

3.      Theory and practice in second language learning can be matched together by the use of modern technology. 

4.      Modern technical ways should be followed for effective learning and teaching of the speaking skill.

5.      English language teachers should encourage their students to use technology in developing their speaking skill.

6.      Educational institutions should modernize their technical instruction capabilities by using new equipments and laboratories for supporting the teaching process. 

7.      Modern technological tools are much more interesting and provide fun and enjoyable learning, motivating the students, and help them to enhance their language learning in a fruitful way, moreover, these tools help students learn at their own pace and promote autonomy in them.

Discussion

1.   Technology gives learners a chance to engage in self-directed actions, opportunities for self-paced interactions, privacy, and a safe environment in which errors get corrected and specific feedback is given.

2.    Software's are available to develop speaking skills. By incorporating suitable software through computers the students will play it again and again with their own interest and try to improve their speaking skills, which are most essential in this modernized IT world. The usage of headphones in the lab makes the students to have interest over the subject and induces them to repeat again and again instead of feeling boredom.

3.  Speech recognition software also helps improving the students speaking, this can convert spoken words to machine-readable input. The device recognizes the accuracy of what was read and then provides a positive reinforcement like “You sound great!” or gives the user an opportunity to try again, in this way the learner can figure if he is reading well or not.

4.   To improve speaking, students can use Skype, MSM Messenger, Google talk (used to have conferences on line) and other applications where students can connect with friends, other students, teacher and even native speakers, these ways of learning have been observed to improve oral proficiency in students and make up for the lack of native speakers in the areas where students live and what is more, on line conferences also enhance intercultural awareness, motivation and raise the level of interaction.

Conclusion

Using technology in learning a second language has become a real necessity nowadays. This paper has reviewed briefly how technology can be utilized in developing the speaking skill of the learners.

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