The Impact of a Communicative Speaking Program on Libyan Female University Students’ Speaking Attitudes A case study of third semester female students at the Faculty of Education, Agelat city

Abstract

This experimental study investigated the effect of a communicative speaking-based program on third-semester university female students’ attitudes towards speaking English in Libya. Forty female students from the English Department in the Faculty of Education in Agelat city Azzawia university randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). The experimental group received a six-week speaking-based instructional program, while the control group followed the regular speaking curriculum. An attitude scale towards speaking English was administered as a pre-test and post-test. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent and paired sample t-tests. Results revealed a statistically significant improvement in the experimental group’s attitudes towards speaking English, indicating the effectiveness of communicative speaking activities in fostering positive attitudes. The study concludes with pedagogical implications and recommendations for EFL instruction in Libyan universities.