“Small Talk” as a Tool for Improving Speaking Ability by Using a Flipped Classroom Teaching Method

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to improve learners’ speaking ability by introducing a “flipped classroom” to increase their English-speaking opportunities. By having a “small talk” as a class activity for 15 weeks, the participants spent much time for preparing for and rehearsing the small talk in class. As the result, the participants significantly improved their speaking ability measured by the OPIc.