USING PAUSE TIME TO IMPROVE SPEAKING SKILLS IN EFL CLASSES
Keywords:
silent wait time, speaking activities, EFL classrooms, language learning, pedagogical strategiesAbstract
This article examines the impact of silent wait time on speaking activities in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning contexts. The findings indicate that teacher-provided silent wait time significantly enhances students' response quality, thinking processes, and overall speaking engagement.
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