Utilizing Youtube in Enhancing Speaking Skills for Arabic Language Learners who Speak Other Languages
BasmahIssa Ahmad AlSaleem

Abstract
This study investigated the effect of utilizing YouTube in enhancing speaking skills for Arabic language learners who speak other languages in the Arabic for Speakers of Other Languages Centre ASOL at The World Islamic Sciences and Education University (WISE University), Amman- Jordan. Participants of the study were Arabic Language learners who speak other languages who come to Jordan from different foreign countries to learn Arabic language. The researcher hypothesized that if these learners practiced YouTube Videos, their speaking skills may be improved. For answering questions of the study, the researcher designed a pre-post speaking skills test to determine the participants’ mastery speaking skills. Furthermore, she uploaded the contents on a YouTube account that were made available for all the participants of the study. Results revealed that the suggested YouTube videos were effective in improving participants’ speaking skills. Then the study recommended that YouTube may be utilizing in improving other skills such as oral communication, listening and Arabic language pronunciation.

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