The Effect of Using Drama Activities on Developing Preparatory Stage EFL Learners’ Pronunciation

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of using drama activities on developing Preparatory Stage EFL Learners’ Pronunciation. literature and related studies dealing with drama in EFL teaching and pronunciation were reviewed. A list of the supra-segmental features of pronunciation was prepared by the researcher as a guide for the design of the instruments. In addition, a pre/post speaking test was designed and Cambridge PET speaking rubric was adapted. The drama-based activities were applied on a second-year preparatory class (n= 32) whose ages ranged from (13 to 15) years old. They were submitted to a pre and post-test. Then, the scores were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The results showed that drama activities were significantly effective in developing Preparatory Stage EFL Learners’ Pronunciation.