The impact of using Digital Storytelling on Chinese EFL learners’ speaking ability
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Digital storytelling, English speaking ability, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Chinese high school students.Abstract
English has been valued as one of the most important subjects for Chinese high school student, but the development of speaking ability has gain attention at a lower level. In order to help students improve their speaking, the study applied digital storytelling in class to investigate its impact among Chinese student, requiring them to create digital storytelling video for oral practice based on selected topics. In addition, the study also explored students’ acceptance and perceptions of using digital storytelling. Data were collected from pre- and post-questionnaire, supplemented by interviews for further exploration. The results of the study showed that the employment of digital storytelling effectively improved students speaking competence and confidence, and it was considered by students to be a useful strategy in enhancing speaking learning and practice.
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