Developing lexical resources and oral competency among Saudi EFL undergraduate learners by utilizing selected presentation software .and YouTube videos

Abstract

Multimedia resources are extensively employed in classrooms in the twentyfirst century for teaching and learning. The use of technical tools like
projectors, slideshows, movies, and the Internet in the classroom has
expanded the popularity of visual learning in recent years. The most
common ways to teach and learn the curriculum are through books and
lectures in Saudi Arabian schools, colleges, and universities. The sorts of
technology accessible and the level of access to technology are key factors
in technology integration. increasing computer literacy and students'
acquaintance with several information technology gadgets in daily life. The
availability of a wide range of resources and interactive activities is made
possible by several learning technologies and tools, which improves a
teacher's capacity to engage pupils. Saudi Arabian educational and
vocational institutions can assess if the educational curriculum is having the
desired effect on students in terms of teaching and learning based on the
academic achievement of their pupils. Additionally, it provides some
evidence of how educators—both teachers and students—have met their
specific learning goals with pupils from various academic backgrounds and
genders. This study's main goal was to determine whether vocabulary
knowledge among EFL students at Taif University is a reliable predictor of
speaking ability. Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative
approaches, the study aimed to investigate the value of adding oral
presentations to school settings for improving speaking abilities. The study
also sought to determine how using different presentation platforms such as
PowerPoint presentations and YouTube affected students' lexical
development and speaking competency. Additionally, an effort was made to
pinpoint any difficulties that students might run into when learning a
language and their perspectives on using English in an EFL classroom.
Keywords: Lexical Resources, Oral proficiency, Presentation software, and
YouTube platforms.