Teaching speaking skills online: literature review

Abstract

The research presented in this paper aims to map out the current state of research connected with the use of ICT in foreign language teaching of speaking skills. It is based on nine international studies showing in which ways the online tools can be asynchronously used to improve learners’ speaking skills, emphasizing the positive influence of ICT on students’ motivation and the importance of providing feedback to students. The aim of the review is to serve as a basis for doctoral research on using ICT tools with beginner learners of French language to improve their speaking skills.