THE IMPACTS OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION ON EFL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING PERFORMANCE IN VIETNAMESE CLASSROOM
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Nonverbal communication Speaking performance English teaching English learningAbstract
Nonverbal communication is seen as an essential component in teaching and learning languages because it aids educators in making a bigger impression in the classroom, helps both teachers and learners convey their messages and intention more clearly and overtly than spoken words. Therefore, the study was executed with the aim of investigating the types of nonverbal communication are frequently used by the students during their speaking performance; the students’ opinions towards the use of non-verbal communication in developing speaking skills. A total of 59 students participated in this study. The study employed observation checklist and questionnaire survey to collect the data as well as answer the research questions. The observation results showed that students frequently uses facial expression, gestures, eye contact and postures during their speaking performance. The questionnaire results revealed students had positive perspectives towards the use of nonverbal communication during their speaking performance. They can more effectively convey their message and aid the audience in comprehending it when they use different types of nonverbal communication. The study ends with some recommendations for the teachers, students, and researchers.
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