A Review of The Use of Online Module to improve English-speaking Skills among University Students

Abstract

Enriching English speaking skills among university students, especially in Malaysia; plays a vital role in enhancing their mastery of the English language holistically. Nevertheless, some critical issues have been addressed from the learning of English speaking skills, particularly concerning the students' incompetence to acquire good English speaking skills and the conventional method of teaching and learning, which are among the challenges related to English speaking skills learning. Hence, learning via online modules has been designated as one of the preferable English speaking skills learning strategies used in teaching and learning in this current era. This conceptual paper aims to review the literature relevant to the use of online modules in improving English-speaking skills among university students. It discusses English speaking skills and their importance, challenges related to English speaking skills, the use of the online modules in learning English speaking skills, and its advantages. By exploring the use of online modules in learning English speaking skills and its advantages to the university students, they are intrinsically motivated and attracted to learn English speaking skills engagingly. Thus, the use of online modules should be encouraged among university students to master English speaking skills holistically.

Using E-modules to Support EFL/ESL Learning in Asian Contexts: A Systematic Literature Review

“…The present generation are mostly post-00s, being closely related to digital technologies, and they tend to prefer e-modules to print modules (Suarsana & Mahayukti, 2013). So far, there has been limited exploration of reviews on e-modules, with only a handful of studies examining subjects like Physics (Dewantara et al, 2021;Serevina et al, 2018), Accounting (Damanik & Hutasuhut, 2020), English (Dewi et al, 2022;Zainal & Yunus, 2021), and Geography (Wijayanto et al, 2023). Within the limited reviews on e-modules used for English learning, a comprehensive understanding of EFL/ESL learning through e-modules is lacking.…”

“…While emphasizing the critical role of e-module design in the learning process, the review, yet it did not delve into the design and development of e-modules, offering insights solely into the advantages of integrating interactive media into e-learning. Another review conducted by Zainal and Yunus (2021), further underscores the advantages of employing emodules in learning English speaking, specifically tailoring to the learning needs of university students. The review thoroughly outlines both the merits and challenges associated with the utilization of e-modules in ESL learning.…”