Improving Students Public Speaking ability through TED talks videos: The case of Master one students at the English department in Tlemcen.

Abstract

Speaking is a crucial skill in language learning that enables learners to express ideas, communicate effectively, and engage in academic and real-life interactions in English language contexts. Public speaking is critical but often challenging for learners due to anxiety, lack of confidence, and limited language proficiency. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of TED Talk videos as a pedagogical tool for improving students' public speaking skills in an EFL classroom. Built based on two research questions, it first examined the main difficulties students face when speaking in front of an audience, and then investigated how the use of authentic videos such as TED Talk affects their public speaking performance. An exploratory case study design was employed, and data were collected through a questionnaire administered to 59 Master One students and interviews conducted with two teachers of the oral expression module .The collected data were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The results highlighted that students struggled with fear of public speaking, low self-confidence, limited vocabulary, and difficulty structuring their speech. the findings revealed that TED talk videos had a positive impact on learners by enhancing their confidence, improving fluency, and increasing their motivation and engagement. Based on these findings, the study concludes that TED talk videos serve as effective and engaging materials for supporting the development of public speaking skills in EFL contexts. Several educational suggestions, and practical recommendations were made at the end of the dissertation to guide teachers in integrating TED talks into oral expression instruction, and to help students become more confident and competent speakers.