Chinese EFL Students’ Learning Needs for Speaking Performance: A Case Study

Fu Ziqi; Gurnam Kaur Sidhu; Li Cong; Wang Rui

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8i25.4854

Authors

Fu Ziqi School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education, Xingtai University, China
Gurnam Kaur Sidhu Faculty of Education, Languages, Psychology and Music (FoELPM) SEGi University, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Li Cong Foreign Affairs Office, Xingtai University, China
Wang Rui School of Foreign Languages, Xingtai University, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8i25.4854

Abstract

Despite the importance of speaking skills, most Chinese graduates leave universities unable to communicate effectively in English. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the differences between EFL students' perceived and actual speaking performance and to understand their learning needs better. The study involved 45 EFL learners and utilized a mixed-methods research design. Data were collected via a questionnaire, a speaking test, and semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that EFL students overestimated their speaking performance, implying they were unaware of their limitations. Hence EFL instructors need to provide better guidance to enhance their speaking skills.

Author Biographies

Gurnam Kaur Sidhu, Faculty of Education, Languages, Psychology and Music (FoELPM) SEGi University, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Li Cong, Foreign Affairs Office, Xingtai University, China

Wang Rui, School of Foreign Languages, Xingtai University, China

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