Félix Yllana-Prieto, David González-Gómez, Jin Su Jeong
Influence of two educational Escape Room- Breakout tools in PSTs' affective and cognitive domain in STEM (science and mathematics) courses
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english widely regarded global language become increasingly important global communication result demand english language education rise china significant number individuals engaged learning english language however many english learners china encounter challenges comes developing speaking skills study aims investigate factors influencing speaking skills english learners china employing mixedmethods approach data collected questionnaire 455 college students three different courses arts science business commerce china study findings identified several factors impacting speaking skills english learners china including limited opportunities speaking practice fear making mistakes limited exposure englishspeaking environments inadequate teacher training influence chinese language english pronunciation additionally study highlighted learners greater exposure englishspeaking environments opportunities speaking practice tend demonstrate better speaking skills novelty study lies valuable insights factors influencing speaking skills english learners china based findings recommended english teachers receive enhanced training effectively teach speaking skills learners provided increased opportunities speaking practice participating group discussions engaging speaking activities