THE IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF L2 ORAL FLUENCY IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN VIETNAM
Vol. 131 No. 6C (2022), Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Vol. 131 No. 6C (2022)

THE IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF L2 ORAL FLUENCY IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN VIETNAM

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
https://doi.org/10.26459/hueunijssh.v131i6C.6549
Published 2022-09-06
Thao Vo
Thao
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Keywords

speaking fluency, technology, L2 oral fluency, teachers’ perceptions, students’ perceptions

Abstract

This article is a part of my dissertation project, which examines teachers' and students' perceptions
on the factors influencing the speaking fluency of L2 students in universities in Vietnam. This article was
conducted to investigate factors that impact the development of L2 speaking fluency in higher education in
Vietnam. Specifically, the current study is on the impact of technology in developing oral fluency in higher
education in Vietnam. The mixed-methods research design was created for this purpose. The data was
collected via close-ended questionnaires from thirty students and thirteen teachers and semi-structured
interview questions with six instructors. The findings indicate that the use of technology in teaching and
learning is both essential and mandatory in order to increase student engagement and motivation to study.
In addition, the findings reveal that technology can help students improve their communication skills and
speaking fluency.

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