A Review of The Use of Online Module to improve English-speaking Skills among University Students

Abstract

Enriching English speaking skills among university students, especially in Malaysia; plays a vital role in enhancing their mastery of the English language holistically. Nevertheless, some critical issues have been addressed from the learning of English speaking skills, particularly concerning the students’ incompetence to acquire good English speaking skills and the conventional method of teaching and learning, which are among the challenges related to English speaking skills learning. Hence, learning via online modules has been designated as one of the preferable English speaking skills learning strategies used in teaching and learning in this current era. This conceptual paper aims to review the literature relevant to the use of online modules in improving English-speaking skills among university students. It discusses English speaking skills and their importance, challenges related to English speaking skills, the use of the online modules in learning English speaking skills, and its advantages. By exploring the use of online modules in learning English speaking skills and its advantages to the university students, they are intrinsically motivated and attracted to learn English speaking skills engagingly. Thus, the use of online modules should be encouraged among university students to master English speaking skills holistically.