The effects of hybrid online planning and L2 proficiency on video-based speaking task performance

Authors

  • Zhan Wang Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen
  • Peter Skehan Birkbeck College, University of London
  • Gaowei Chen University of Hong Kong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/isla.37398

Keywords:

task-based language teaching (TBLT), L2 speaking performance, task-related time pressure, L2 Proficiency, hybrid online planning

Abstract

This study investigated L2 speaking performance under three different types of task-related time pressure, with a control (Control) group narrating a video at normal playing rate, an online planning (OP) group narrating the video at a slowed playing rate, and a hybrid online planning (HOP) group which combined online planning (a slowed playing rate) with content preparedness (through prewatching the video). The results show that the HOP group outperformed the Control group regarding speech accuracy and complexity, suggesting that this form of online planning, with content preparedness, helps improve speech accuracy and complexity. In addition, L2 proficiency significantly predicted speech accuracy, specifically, among all other performance measures. The implications of these findings for language teaching and learning are discussed, particularly their relevance for the way a Conceptualiser-Formulator balance is important, and for the way proficiency can best be mobilised within task performance.

Author Biographies

  • Zhan Wang, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen

    Zhan Wang is an Honorary Assistant Professor at South University of Science and Technology of China and has worked in The University of Hong Kong and University of Pittsburgh after receiving a PhD in Applied Linguistics in Hong Kong.

  • Peter Skehan, Birkbeck College, University of London

    Peter Skehan is an Honorary Research Fellow at Birkbeck College, University of London, and has taught at universities in the UK, Hong Kong, and New Zealand. He is interested in second language acquisition, particularly task-based performance, language aptitude, and language testing. He is a recipient of the International Association of Task-Based Language Teaching Distinguished Achievement award.

  • Gaowei Chen, University of Hong Kong

    Gaowei Chen is an Assistant Professor in The University of Hong Kong. He worked in The University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center after receiving a PhD in Educational Psychology in Hong Kong. He has developed Classroom Discourse Analyzer (CDA), a teacher–students turn-taking analytics tool.

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Published

2020-11-13

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How to Cite

Wang, Z., Skehan, P., & Chen, G. (2020). The effects of hybrid online planning and L2 proficiency on video-based speaking task performance. Instructed Second Language Acquisition, 3(1), 53-80. https://doi.org/10.1558/isla.37398