The Influence of the ChatterKid App on the English-speaking Skills of Tertiary Students

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https://doi.org/10.54855/ictep.2451

Keywords:

English-speaking skills, ChatterKid, English, attitudes

Abstract

Educators around the world have employed different technology-based learning tools to smooth the studying experience of learners in various fields. English teaching is no exception because English is an international communication tool that is used in many countries and communities. English speaking is considered to be one of the most challenging skills that requires mastery to be fluent in English. Numerous studies have examined the advantages and drawbacks of using technology to teach English-speaking skills. However, the number of studies focusing on the ChatterKid app is limited. Based on the mentioned facts, this study was implemented to evaluate the influence of using the ChatterKid app on students’ speaking skills at Thai Nguyen University of Education in Vietnam. Ninety first-year students participated in this quasi-experimental study for 12 weeks. The tests and questionnaire were applied to collect data; SPSS analyzed the data to draw the conclusion for the study. The findings indicated that the ChatterKid app significantly improved the speaking level of students, especially fluency, and students had positive attitudes towards the use of this app.

Author Biography

Tran Thi Nam Phuong, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Thai Nguyen University of Education, Vietnam

Tran Thi Nam Phuong is currently a lecturer at the Faculty of Foreign Languages at Thai Nguyen University of Education. She has a year experience in teaching secondary students and four years of teaching experience in teaching tertiary students. She is interested in English teaching methodology and the application of technology in assessment and teaching.

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12-08-2024

How to Cite

Tran, T. N. P. (2024). The Influence of the ChatterKid App on the English-speaking Skills of Tertiary Students. ICTE Conference Proceedings, 5, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.54855/ictep.2451

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