Investigating English Language Teachers Perspective on the Effect of Group Work in Enhancing Students' Speaking Skill

Abstract

This study aims at investigating the significance of using group work technique to enhance the level of English language in secondary classes. The researcher used descriptive - analytical methods and used a questionnaire and observation checklist as the tools for collecting data concerning this study. The sample of this study was (40) English language teachers from different schools in Khartoum locality .The data obtained from the questionnaire has been computationally with statistical package of social science (SPSS) program to test the hypothesis of the study .The results have shown that the use of group work is an effective technique that English language should use to promote students speaking skill. The study recommended English language teachers to adopt group work as effective technique to promote students oral performance in the classroom setting and there some suggestions for further similar studies.