Résumé:
Developing strong Oral Proficiency is paramount for students who are learning
English as a foreign language, as it directly impacts their communicative competence and
effective interaction. This study investigates the attitudes and perceptions of teachers and
students towards the implementation of the shadowing technique in oral EFL classrooms to
enhance their oral proficiency. It is hypothesized that both teachers and students hold positive
attitudes towards the use of this technique in oral EFL classrooms.The research employs a
mixed-method approach, gathering quantitative data from students via a questionnaire and
qualitative data from teachers through a structured interview.It is conducted with two samples
at the university of Guelma: teachers of oral expression module and first-year students from
the English department. The results reveal a mainly positive perception of the shadowing
technique among both groups concerning its potential for enhancingOral Proficiency.
Teachersapprove the techniques’ effectiveness when it can be used with the appropriate
materials and settings.In the same vein, students agree that it is efficient to improve their oral
proficiency when it is applied in the right way
