Exploring the effect of Cooperative Language Learning Technique in Enhancing Students’ Speaking Skill in EFL Classes Case of first Year LMD Students of English at the University of Souk-Ahras.

Abstract

The present study aims at exploring the effectiveness of using cooperative learning in enhancing students' speaking skill in the English branch, at Mohammed Cherif-Messadia University,Souk-Ahras. The major question of this study is whether the implementation of the cooperative learning lead to better achievement concerning students’ speaking skill or not. Based on an exploratory research, a mixed method was used. A questionnaire was distributed for both students and teachers. The data gathered proves that cooperative learning is effective, where students accepted to work cooperatively in oral tasks; they discussed topics in groups and in pairs. Students interacted more with each other and attempted to practice aspects of language including grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.