Impact of Multimedia on Productive Expression among Saudi EFL University Female Learners

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of multimedia on productive expression among Saudi EFL learners. The sample of the study was (50) fourth level female students who majored in English language, in Saudi Arabia, Shaqra University, College of Arts and Science at Shaqra, in the academic year 2018-2019. Three tools were used for data collection pretests and post-tests and interviews for ten college teachers. The pre-tests were given to measure the actual level of the students while the post- tests were given to check the progress made by the students after they are taught with multimedia for one academic term. The data of the study was analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS). The main findings of the study revealed that teaching through multimedia has positive effects on the students' performance in oral and written expressions. Multimedia provides opportunities for EFL learners to speak fluently. However, EFL learner lacks the opportunity to write accurately without errors in spelling and punctuation through using multimedia in teaching. Also, multimedia plays an essential role in developing the teaching and learning process. Moreover, teaching through multimedia increases the motivation and creativity of EFL learners and helps them to cope with their different learning strategies. As a result of the findings, the researcher suggests some recommendations; the most prominent one is that teachers should expand the use of multimedia in classes for better performance in oral and written expressions. Moreover, Multimedia should be applied for a more positive effect on the teaching and learning process to increase the motivation and creativity of learners, also multimedia is highly recommended as an effective way of teaching particularly during the outbreak of pandemics such as Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19). In addition to some suggestions for further studies.