The Effectiveness of Using Fables in Developing EFL Elementary Students' Speaking Skills

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of using fables in developing EFL elementary students' speaking skills. This study used mixed method research, where one class (N=17) in the first term of the academic school year 2020/ 2021 was randomly selected from El-Massria Integrated Schools, 10th of Ramadan. Quantitative and qualitative were collected through a speaking pre-posttest, a teacher log, speaking rubrics, and a satisfaction questionnaire. The results indicated that the program has a large effect on promoting the experimental group students' speaking skill in general and the speaking sub-skills in particular. All students of the experimental group showed an increase in their performance during the oral post-test. In addition, there was a high level of student satisfaction which indicates the extent of students' satisfaction and engagement with the proposed program. As to the qualitative data, it was found that the students were involved, enthusiastic, motivated, and interested in the program. It can be concluded that students' speaking skill through using fables was improved. Based on the results of the study, the researcher provided some recommendations and suggestions for further studies.