ENHANCING SPEAKING SKILLS IN VISUALLY IMPAIRED ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Abstract

This thesis explores effective methods for teaching speaking skills to visually impaired English language learners (VILELLs). It focuses on auditory, tactile, and interactive strategies that enhance oral communication, confidence, and linguistic competence. The study emphasizes inclusive pedagogy, adaptive technology, and multimodal learning approaches within English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. Findings highlight that auditory modeling, peer interaction, and the integration of assistive technologies foster significant improvement in learners’ speaking fluency and confidence. The research concludes that inclusive, empathy-driven teaching methods are essential in ensuring equal participation and success of visually impaired learners in language classrooms.