Highlights
- Introduces TalkSha, a conversation-first method that unlocks speaking from Session 1.
- Grounded in affective SLA (lowering anxiety; boosting motivation and initiation).
- Evidence from n = 300 learners with a 10-item feedback instrument.
- High agreement (91–97%) on confidence, enjoyment, emotional comfort, and recommendation.
- Practical classroom pathway: micro-drills, shadowing, back-chaining, and quick-win loops.
Background
Many L2 learners complete multiple terms yet hesitate to speak due to fear of errors and low confidence. Conversation-first approaches that reduce the affective filter remain underused in entry levels.
Objective
Evaluate whether TalkSha rapidly increases willingness to speak and perceived confidence in beginner–lower-intermediate cohorts.
Methods
Classroom implementation across multiple groups (n = 300). Triangulated evidence via a 10-item post-course survey (agreement rates), classroom observations, and instructor logs.
Results
High agreement on key outcomes: confidence (91%), enjoyment (95%), emotional comfort (94%), recommendation (97%). Overall trend shows consistent gains in speaking initiation and fluency vs. traditional practice.
Conclusions
TalkSha provides a practical affective-pedagogical pathway to unlock early speaking; supports wider integration of conversation-first routines.
Implications
Adopt micro-drills, shadowing/back-chaining, and quick-win tasks to sustain confidence and automate patterns.
Key Stats (n = 300)
Confidence ↑: 91% • Mistake fear ↓: 88%
Enjoyment: 95% • Fluency vs. traditional: 89%
Humor + spontaneity: 93% • Initiation: 87%
Vocabulary: 90% • Emotional comfort: 94%
Use widely: 96% • Recommend: 97%
APA-style grayscale bar chart
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