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The Korean Association for the Study of English Language and Linguistics
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Korea Journal of English Language and Linguistics - Vol. 24, No. 0, pp.870-894
ISSN: 1598-1398 (Print) 2586-7474 (Online)
Print publication date 31 Jan 2024
Received 13 Aug 2024 Revised 20 Aug 2024 Accepted 27 Aug 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15738/kjell.24..202408.870

지방 소재 대학 신입생 영어 말하기 능력과 한국어 말하기 능력 자기 인식 간의 관계 탐색 연구

이효신
건국대학교 글로컬캠퍼스
Exploring the relationship between English speaking proficiency and self-perception of Korean speaking ability among freshmen at a local university
Lee, Hyoshin
Professor, Department of English Language and Culture Konkuk University Glocal Campus 268 Chungwon-daero Chungju-si Chungcheongbuk-do Korea, Tel: +82438403408 hslee2012@kku.ac.kr


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Abstract

This study aims to assess the level of English-speaking proficiency in university foundational education aimed to enhance communication competence and to investigate self-perceptions of speaking in the native language, Korean, and then analyze the relationship between these two factors. It analyzed data collected online over three weeks from 1,182 first-year university students who enrolled in 2024. The data was gathered through a mock OPIc test, a standardized English speaking proficiency exam, and a self-perception survey on the students’ speaking abilities. To summarize the findings, the students who enrolled in 2024 at K Private University in a provincial area demonstrated a low level of English-speaking ability, classified as Novice on the OPIc scale, while their self-perception of Korean speaking competence was found to be at an intermediate level. The factors that showed differences in English speaking ability and self-perception of Korean speaking competence included the college affiliation, speaking learning experience, and leadership experience. Additionally, there was a statistically significant difference between English speaking ability and self-perception of Korean speaking competence. Factors contributing to these differences may include language proficiency, the quantity and quality of learning experiences, test design and evaluation criteria, and sociocultural factors. Based on these findings, suggestions for improving both English and Korean speaking education were provided.

Keywords:

English speaking proficiency, OPIc, self-perception, Korean speaking competency, college English education

Acknowledgments

This paper was written as part of Konkuk University's research support program for its faculty on sabbatical leave in 2023.

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