Examining the Effectiveness of Authentic Video Materials in Developing Speaking Skills Among Undergraduate EFL Iraqi Learners
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This study aims to show the impact of authentic video materials on the development of the speaking skills of undergraduate Iraqi EFL learners, the subsequent investigation was implemented. In order to, accomplish this objective, the sample of this study consisted of 50 EFL Iraqi learners (from a population of 136) in the third grade at the math department of the College of Computer Science and Mathematics/ Tikrit University. These learners had been studying for the first semester of the academic year 2024/2025. They were divided into two sections: section A, which contained 25 learners, was referred to as experiment group, and section B, which contained 25 learners. Assigned as the control group. The majority of EFL learners, it appears, experience challenges with oral communication. Bad fluency, spoken grammar misuse, and a lack of vocabulary are among the many challenges that can be encountered.
In addition, the results of this study confirm that authentic video materials are a valuable resource that can be utilized to enhance speaking abilities in the context of Iraqi EFL. Incorporate video-based tasks into the curricula and provide instructors with the necessary training to effectively utilize technology and videos for cultural video resources.
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