The Use of Technology in Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) to Improve Students’ Speaking Skills in a Collaborative EFL Learning Environment

Yosefina Rosdiana Su; Aswadi Jaya; Muhammad Amirul Hakim; Nur Syafiqah

Authors

Yosefina Rosdiana Su Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santo Paulus Ruteng, Indonesia Author
Aswadi Jaya Universitas PGRI Palembang, Indonesia Author
Muhammad Amirul Hakim Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam Author
Nur Syafiqah Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam Author

Keywords:

Task-Based Language Teaching, educational technology, speaking skills, EFL, collaborative learning

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of technology integration in Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) on improving university students’ speaking skills in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. A quasi-experimental method was employed using a pretest-posttest control group design involving 60 students divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received TBLT instruction mediated by digital tools such as Zoom, Padlet, Google Docs, and Canva, while the control group underwent conventional learning. Results from the Paired Sample T-test and Independent Sample T-test revealed a significant improvement in the speaking performance of the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Additionally, interview findings indicated that technology-enhanced TBLT increased students’ confidence, engagement, and fluency in speaking English. The study concludes that the integration of technology in TBLT effectively supports students’ speaking development and has positive implications for collaborative language learning practices in EFL settings.

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