THE IMPACT OF READING AND LISTENING TASKS ON SPEAKING SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN EFL LEARNERS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
This study explores the relative impact of listening and reading on speaking skill development. Using a mixed-methods design, participants were divided into two groups—one focused on listening tasks, the other on reading—using identical materials and assessments. Speaking performance was evaluated through grammar, vocabulary, discourse management, pronunciation, and overall fluency. Results show that both listening and reading significantly enhance speaking skills, with listening slightly improving pronunciation and active vocabulary, while reading contributes more to comprehension accuracy. The study concludes that integrating both modalities fosters balanced speaking development and suggests further research on the long-term effects of combined approaches.
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