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24 - Speaking

from Part VI - Language Skills and Areas

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 June 2025

By
Gilbert Dizon
Edited by
Glenn Stockwell and
Yijen Wang
Glenn Stockwell
Affiliation:
The Education University of Hong Kong
Yijen Wang
Affiliation:
Waseda University, Japan
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This chapter examines the concept of L2 speaking by detailing several technologies that can be used to support the development of oral production in a foreign language. Relevant theoretical and historical concepts are first discussed to give readers a foundation to understand the factors that influence the L2 speaking process. The next sections delve into emerging technologies that show promise in supporting speaking development. The chapter concludes with future directions related to L2 speaking teaching and learning.

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speakingdialogue-based CALLintelligent personal assistants (IPAs)automatic speech recognition (ASR)virtual reality (VR)augmented reality (AR)machine translation

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The Cambridge Handbook of Technology in Language Teaching and Learning , pp. 395 - 409
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2025

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Further Reading

This meta-analysis highlights the effectiveness of dialogue-based CALL on L2 proficiency development and explores the relative efficacy of specific features within dialogue systems.

This edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of the relevant concepts and issues related to L2 acquisition and speaking, including the use of technology for speaking development.

This article reports on a novel study involving IPAs for self-directed L2 learning. The study illustrates the positive impact that sustained teacher guidance can have on the development of L2 speaking skills in outside-the-class settings.

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  • Edited by Glenn Stockwell, The Education University of Hong Kong, Yijen Wang, Waseda University, Japan
  • Book: The Cambridge Handbook of Technology in Language Teaching and Learning
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  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009294850.030
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