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    The Influence of Explicit Phonetics Instruction on Speaking Skills in EFL Settings
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Filosofía, Letras y Ciencias de la Educación, 2025-10-20) Martinez Cajilima, Emily Dayanna; Pauta Chalco, Diego Paul; Abad Célleri, Mónica Patricia
    Developing speaking skills is essential for effective communication in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning. This research synthesis explores the relationship between explicit phonetics instruction and the development of oral skills in English learners. A qualitative research synthesis was conducted by analyzing 20 empirical studies published between 2010 and 2023, which were selected based on their focus on English language teaching settings and explicit phonetics instruction. The studies were examined across five analytical dimensions: geographical distribution, research approach, data collection instruments, instructional strategies, and impacted speaking subskills. The findings reveal that explicit instruction, particularly when integrated into communicative tasks, significantly enhances learners' pronunciation accuracy and comprehensibility. While segmental and suprasegmental training show benefits, suprasegmental focus has a stronger impact on fluency. The investigation concludes that explicit phonetics instruction is a valuable tool for improving speaking performance and should be implemented in language education.