Students' Perceptions towards The use of Digital Video Games to develop the Speaking Skill outside Classroom

Abstract

This study aims at investigating EFL learners‟ perceptions towards the use of digital video games to develop the speaking skill outside class. It was conducted with EFL learners at the University of Mohammed Seddik Ben Yahia- Jijel. In this research, it is hypothesised that if EFL learners do hold positive attitudes towards the use of video games, they will adopt them as a means to enhance their speaking skill. To achieve the aim of the study, data was collected through one research tool, which is the questionnaire. The latter was addressed to EFL learners at the department of English Language and literature at Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia University-Jijel; all levels were concerned to answer it. The participants were randomly selected since the questionnaire was electronically posted not handed to students. The questionnaire was responded by 106 students. After analysing the answers, the results indicated that students do hold positive attitudes towards the use of digital video games to develop the speaking skill outside class. Based on the obtained results, some pedagogical recommendations are suggested to support the use of digital video games to develop the speaking skill.