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Nguyen Truong Giang

HCMC University of Technology and Engineering, Vietnam

Van Hien University, Vietnam

 

Nguyen Loc

Van Hien University, Vietnam

 

Tran Tuyen

HCMC University of Technology and Engineering, Vietnam

 

Abstract

Developing proficiency in speaking remains an important challenge for many EFL (English as a Second Language) learners. The aim of this study is to investigate how English majors view the teach-back method as a means of developing their speaking skills in the context of EFL learning. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study administered a survey to 96 second-year English majors and conducted semi-structured interviews with 9 students from Van Hien University in Vietnam. The survey measured students' affective, behavioral, and cognitive attitudes toward the Teach Back method, as well as their perceptions of its usability and application. The results showed that the majority of students had a positive attitude toward using the Teach Back method to develop their speaking skills, especially in improving fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and confidence. The overall results suggest that the Teach Back method can be an effective teaching methodology for developing speaking skills in tertiary EFL settings.

 

Keywords

Attitudes, EFL, speaking skills, teach-back method, Vietnamese education