Students’ Experience of Using Task-based Approach in Oral Learning at a Public University in China
Vol 7, Issue 1, 2024
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Abstract
engaging in meaningful tasks. TBA has attracted significant attention from Second Language Acquisition researchers and educators for over
four decades, particularly in the context of enhancing reading and writing skills. However, there has been a notable lack of research on TBA
that delves into the practical application and theoretical underpinnings related to listening and speaking skills. This study aims to identify
students’ experience of using TBA as a method in oral learning using a qualitative method. The instrument is an interview protocol includes
seven questions. The semi-structured delivered to six random selected students after teaching oral English for 8 weeks. The data were analyz_x005fed using Nvivo and the results indicated a useful and beneficial experience of students’ toward TBA and gave several significant suggestions
for future study.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18686/ijmss.v7i1.4102
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