IMPROVING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS FOR NON-MAJOR STUDENTS THROUGH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT HANOI OPEN UNIVERSITY

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When learning English, the thing that students fear the most is speaking skills. Learning English to speak well and express your ideas to others is especially important. Therefore, students are very afraid of learning this skill. To teach this skill effectively and attractively to students, the research team used video recording, observation, and questionnaire methods to improve speaking skills for our students at Hanoi Open University. Our team consisted of two lecturers and seventy students. We had been using these methods for about 3 months. Using video recording in group activities helps students limit the use of their native language “L1” and increase the use of the second language “L2”. Our research team wants students to develop self-confidence, learn while doing, and use the second language fluently, confidently, and happily when learning a foreign language. After the application sessions, the students’ speaking ability has improved and become much more fluent. In addition, reviewing the recording helps students recognize grammar and pronunciation errors. This helps students to be serious about learning the language, as well as create fun video clips for them to review. Moreover, using additional questionnaires helps lecturers and students realize their goals and orient their own interests when teaching and learning the language. Students’ presentation and speaking skills have improved, especially the use of their native language in group activities as well as in class. This helps them love the subject and communicate confidently when participating in extracurricular activities.