USING ENGLISH STORY JOKES TO ENHANCE CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN TEACHING SPEAKING SKILLS TO SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS ATTHE FACULTY OF ENGLISH, HANOI OPEN UNIVERSITY

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This paper focuses on the use of English story jokes as a supportive tool to enhance classroom interaction in the teaching of speaking skills to second-year students at the Faculty of English, Hanoi Open University. The research was conducted using a controlled experimental method, applying story jokes that are appropriate to the students’ language proficiency and course content. The aim was to create a relaxed learning environment that encourages students to actively participate in communicative and interactive activities. Preliminary findings indicate that the integration of story jokes not only improves learners’ confidence and linguistic responsiveness but also increases their motivation and autonomy during English-speaking interactions. The study aspires to offer an innovative pedagogical approach, thereby expanding the applicability of story jokes in teaching speaking skills across foreign language education institutions in Vietnam.