Résumé:
This study aims at investigating the motivational strategies used in English foreign language
(EFL) classes to develop the students’ speaking skill at the department of English / University
of Mohammed Seddik Ben Yahia Jijel. In this research, it has hypothesized that if teachers
use motivational strategies in class, students’ speaking skill can be developed. To reach the
aim of this study, two questionnaires and a classroom observation were used. The students’
questionnaire was administered to (75) first year students out of (225). It aimed at identifying
the students’ opinions about oral expression class, and the problems they face when speaking.
Also, it aimed at identifying students’ perceptions toward the motivational strategies used to
develop their speaking skill. The teachers’ questionnaire on the other hand was administered
to (7) teachers of oral expression. It aimed at identifying the teachers’ perceptions about the
students’ level in the speaking skill, their opinions and the problems they face when teaching
speaking. Also, it aimed at identifying the teachers’ perceptions toward motivational
strategies they use when teaching speaking. Moreover, a classroom observation was directed
to four groups out of seven. It aims at getting a general insight about what was happening in
the oral sessions in terms of the use of motivational strategies. The findings indicated that
teachers use some motivational strategies in class. These strategies are a good way to increase
students’ motivation, and then contribute to the development of the students’ speaking skill.
Based on the results obtained, some pedagogical recommendations are made in order to
develop the students’ speaking skill.
