Word wizard strategy and the speaking skill

Abstract

This research was conducted for the development of speaking skills by the application of word wizard strategy on 27 EFL students of A2 level of Universidad Técnica de Ambato’s Language Center. The main aim of this research was focused on determining the effectiveness of word wizard strategy and how this can affect and influence the development of speaking skills. For this purpose, a pre-test and post-test were applied to students to identify the level of students ‘performance in oral abilities. Thus, the researcher is able to make a comparison and show the impact of the strategy. Therefore, Cambridge KET exam (Key English Test for A2 level) was administered to the participants in order to obtain an average of speaking sub-skills such as interactive communication, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. To develop this research pre-experimental research was applied. Quantitative approach was needed to obtain numerical data and show advances or setbacks on participants after treatment was applied. Treatment was applied in 6 interventions to EFL students. Finally, results showed that word wizard strategy has a positive impact on developing students’ speaking skills, because participants were able to answer with a varied vocabulary learned through the application of the strategy.