Résumé:
Podcasts have emerged as valuable tools for education, offering a diverse range of content
accessible to learners worldwide. In the realm of language learning, particularly for English as
foreign language students, podcasts present an engaging platform for enhancing various
language skills. Among these skills is the speaking skill, which is a crucial aspect of language
learning, yet it often poses challenges for learners. In this regard, this study delves into
investigating the students’ attitudes toward the role of podcasts in improving English as
foreign language students' speaking skill.The basic hypothesis adopted in this study sets out
that students have positive attitudes towards using podcasts in improving their speaking skill.
To test this hypothesis, a quantitative descriptive method has been used through administering
a questionnaire to 90 first-year Master students at the Department of English Language, 8 Mai
1945 University-Guelma. After gathering and analyzing data from students’ questionnaire
responses, the findings indicate that students are not only aware of English podcasts but also
hold positive attitudes towards their use in improving their speaking skill.
