Students’ perceptions of speaking English through zoom meeting online discussion platform
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https://doi.org/10.30659/elitation.2.1.112-120Keywords:
digital communication, EFL speaking, online discussion, perceptions, Zoom meetingAbstract
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning in higher education has increasingly integrated synchronous video conferencing platforms, particularly for speaking skills instruction. Zoom has become one of the most widely used platforms due to its capacity to facilitate real-time verbal interaction in online classrooms. However, empirical evidence regarding students’ perceptions of English-speaking practices through Zoom, especially in relation to social presence and speaking anxiety, remains limited. This study aims to explore EFL students’ perceptions of English-speaking practices in Zoom-based online discussions. A descriptive quantitative research design was employed. Data were collected from ten EFL students using a Likert-scale questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The questionnaire measured students’ perceptions of speaking confidence, social presence, speaking anxiety, interaction, and the use of Zoom features during online speaking activities. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings reveal that students generally perceive Zoom as a supportive platform for developing speaking skills, particularly in enhancing confidence, interaction, and participation. Nevertheless, challenges related to speaking anxiety and technical issues persist.References
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