Résumé:
Speaking is one of the most important language skills. It plays a crucial role in foreign
language learning and teaching, which needs attention and interest among learners and
teachers. However, the majority of EFL learners at the University of Guelma face many
difficulties in their oral communication because the lack of language practices in real
contexts. The present study attempts to investigate teachers’ and students’ attitudes
towards the use of YouTube videos in developing EFL speaking skill. The current research
has used a quantitative descriptive method to show the importance of using these tools to
maximize students’ oral production. To examine the research hypothesis, two
questionnaires for both teachers and students have been adopted as tools for data collection
at Department of English Language, at the University of 08 Mai 1945 Guelma). The
research was conducted with a sample of 100 third year students which selected randomly
and 15 oral expression teachers. The analysis of these questionnaires revealed that EFL
teachers and students hold favorable attitudes towards using YouTube videos inside the
classroom to develop speaking skill, in addition the findings also showed that both teachers
and students are aware about the importance of YouTube videos in raising their self
confidence, practicing language as in real world contexts, and in reducing their reluctance
to speak. Thus, it is strongly recommended that it is better to integrate YouTube videos in
EFL classrooms to develop learners’ speaking skills.
