TED talks as a mobile-learning tool to enhance speaking skills in ninth graders at the American School

Abstract

The objective of this research project is to provide the teacher and ninth graders at the American School with new didactic English material in which they can develop, improve, and create entertaining oral activities in a different and educational way. This application is known as 'TED talks mobile-learning'. The research also focused on finding the main causes that prevented students from improving their speaking skills, which helped the researcher analyze and find a solution to the problem. After the application of 'TED talks mobile-learning', the results were satisfying because of the immediate change in the students’ interest in participating in speaking activities. It was clear that their level of participation was increased due to the implementation of a new didactic material in their Educative System.