The Importance of EFL Students’ Oral Presentation Skills
The field of English as a Foreign Language focuses on equipping non-native speakers with the skills to communicate effectively in English. Developing students’ oral presentation abilities is crucial for academic and professional success, enabling them to convey their ideas clearly and confidently.
Challenges Faced by EFL Students
EFL students often struggle with issues such as speech anxiety, limited vocabulary, and inadequate feedback from traditional teaching methods, hindering their ability to present effectively. Innovative tools are needed to provide more interactive and personalized assistance, helping students overcome these barriers and improve their presentation skills.
Introducing CHOP
Researchers from KAIST in South Korea have introduced CHOP (ChatGPT-based interactive platform for oral presentation practice), which leverages advanced AI technologies to provide EFL students with personalized feedback on their oral presentations. The platform aims to enhance students’ practice sessions and help them improve their presentation skills in a structured and interactive manner.
Key Features of CHOP
CHOP utilizes technologies like ChatGPT and Whisper for real-time feedback generation, evaluating presentations based on grammar, vocabulary, content, organization, and delivery criteria. Students receive detailed feedback to address individual areas of improvement with precision.
Evaluation of CHOP
An evaluation of CHOP involving 13 EFL students revealed its effectiveness in improving vocabulary and boosting students’ confidence. However, limitations were identified in feedback on delivery, highlighting the need for more transparent and detailed feedback mechanisms in this area.
Perceptions of CHOP
Learners’ perceptions of CHOP were positive overall, with the platform significantly boosting students’ confidence and reducing nervousness. Students also reported improved self-assessment skills and greater awareness of their strengths and weaknesses.
Conclusion
CHOP offers a promising solution to the challenges faced by EFL students in delivering oral presentations. By providing personalized, real-time feedback, the platform helps students overcome speech anxiety and improve their presentation skills comprehensively, marking a significant advancement in EFL education.
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