The Relationship between English Speaking-ability and Learning Styles

Lee, Nam Hee

Article

Journal of English Teaching through Movies and Media 2003;4(2):37-62.
Published online December 30, 2003.

The Relationship between English Speaking-ability and Learning Styles

Nam Hee Lee

말하기능력과 학습스타일 간의 상관관계

이남희

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to improve English speaking ability through learning styles. There is a conflict between teachers and learners because of different learning and teaching styles. To solve this problem, I gave the learners special classes about learning styles. Initially though, to ascertain their speaking ability before the experiment, there was an English interview. After this, I surveyed everyone's learning styles through the "learning channel preference checklist". Finally, based on all of the above data, I gave individual students their best model classes. The results of this study were as follows: Firstly, learners' study motivation increased when they were accustomed to their preferred learning styles or were well acquainted with classes. Secondly, generally their learning ability was improved as a result of their best model classes. Thirdly, their English speaking ability was further developed. More studies are now required to research teaching methods to introduce these learning styles into classrooms of English.