Operational Techniques Utilized by EFL Faculty Members for Bettering English Oral Communication Skills of EFL University Students

Abstract

This study aims to find out the most effective techniques used by EFL faculty members to enhance students' English oral commination skills of EFL university students at Prince Sattam ibn Abdul-Aziz University. 29 faculty members participated in answering the questions of the questionnaire. The data was gathered employing a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire and, it was scrutinized linguistically and statistically by applying the SPSS program. The findings reveal that applying some useful techniques has a positive influence on students' earning outcomes, especially English oral communication skills. The study recommends EFL instructors should vary teaching method techniques to engage students and minimize the amount of hesitation to speak in class. Also, EFL teachers should receive continuous and professional training sessions to help them cope with the updated and useful techniques of effective teaching methods.