The Impact of Using Audio-Visual Chat With Native-Like Speakers on Jordanian Eleventh-Grade EFL Students’ Social Aspect of Socio-Cultural Competence

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the impact of using Zoom Audio-visual Chat (Zoom-AVC) with native-like speakers on developing Jordanian eleventh-grade English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ social aspect of socio-cultural competence (SCC). To achieve this purpose, a representative random sample of thirty-six students studying at Dogara Secondary School for Boys was chosen in an experimental group. This quasi-experimental study used a speaking test to measure students' social aspect of SCC.

The findings showed that there are statistically significant differences between pre-test, post-test, and delayed post-test mean scores. Additionally, the findings showed that using Zoom-AVC has a significant effect on the social aspect and its retention level. In the light of these findings, many recommendations were presented.