A Comparative Study of EFL Learners' Speaking Skills in Private and Public SchoolsCase Study: Erridouane and Mofdi Zakaria High Schools' Third Year Foreign Languages Stream Students

Abstract

This study aims to examine the speaking skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in private and public schools, with the objective of understanding potential differences in speaking proficiency between these two educational settings. Additionally, the study seeks to identify the primary distinctions in EFL teaching methods and materials between the two types of schools. To achieve these goals, a comparative case study was conducted, involving data collection from multiple sources and research instruments. A questionnaire and a speaking test were administered in both private and public school settings. The collected data underwent rigorous analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings indicate that students in private schools exhibit higher levels of English speaking proficiency compared to their counterparts in public schools. Furthermore, significant disparities were observed between the two school types in terms of teaching quality and the materials utilized for developing English speaking skills. These findings highlight the importance of considering instructional resources and teaching approaches in promoting English speaking proficiency among EFL learners.