Targeted Learning with Speaking Worksheets: Advancing Professional Communication Skills in EFL Higher Education

Authors

  • Hastini Hastini Universitas Tadulako
  • Sudarkam R. Mertosono Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia
  • Wahyudin Wahyudin Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia
  • Moh. Abraham Akbar Eisenring Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia
  • Sukmawati Sadilia Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31849/utamax.v7i1.25132

Keywords:

English for professional purposes, ESP, Speaking ability, Speaking for professional context, Speaking worksheet, Students’ engagement

Abstract

As English becomes the lingua franca of professional communication, many higher education institutions still overlook the importance of equipping EFL learners with targeted speaking skills for real-world occupational settings. This study responds to that pressing educational need by exploring the effectiveness of structured speaking worksheets in enhancing students' speaking proficiency and overall engagement in a professional communication course. Conducted through a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design, the research involved 60 undergraduate English Education students at Tadulako University who were divided into an experimental group using speaking worksheets and a control group receiving conventional instruction. Students' speaking performance was evaluated across five critical dimensions: grammar, pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and contextual appropriateness. Engagement levels were measured using structured questionnaires. The results revealed a clear improvement in the speaking abilities of students who used the worksheets, accompanied by stronger motivation, enhanced self-confidence, and increased critical thinking. These gains, when compared to the outcomes of the control group, indicate the pedagogical value of incorporating structured, context-driven speaking materials into classroom instruction. Rather than functioning as simple practice tools, speaking worksheets emerged as dynamic resources that promoted learner agency, active participation, and deeper communicative competence. This study advances English for Professional Purposes by providing empirical support for using responsive, scenario-based materials in EFL instruction. It highlights the value of task-based, learner-centered approaches that connect academic learning with future workplace communication.

Author Biographies

  • Hastini Hastini, Universitas Tadulako

    Hastini is a senior lecturer and researcher in the Language and Art Education Department at Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia. Her scholarly interests lie at the intersection of language education, cultural studies, and applied linguistics, with a particular focus on the integration of local cultural contexts into language and arts pedagogy. She actively contributes to research in language learning strategies, curriculum development, and the promotion of indigenous knowledge through education. Hastini has participated in various national and regional academic forums and is committed to enhancing the quality of language and arts education in Eastern Indonesia.

  • Sudarkam R. Mertosono, Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia

    Sudarkam R. Mertosono is a faculty member in the Language and Art Education Department at Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia. His academic pursuits center around language pedagogy, educational linguistics, and the role of arts in enriching language learning experiences. With a strong commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, he explores how artistic expression can be effectively integrated into classroom practices to enhance communicative competence and cultural awareness. Sudarkam is also actively involved in educational research projects aimed at improving language education in diverse Indonesian contexts. He can be contacted at srmertosono@gmail.com.

  • Wahyudin Wahyudin, Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia

    Wahyudin is a lecturer and researcher in the Language and Art Education Department at Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia. His academic interests include applied linguistics, curriculum development, and the advancement of language teaching methodologies in multilingual and multicultural settings. He is particularly focused on the development of contextually relevant instructional models that support both linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy. Wahyudin is actively engaged in both research and community-based educational initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of language education across Central Sulawesi.

  • Moh. Abraham Akbar Eisenring, Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia

    Moh. Abraham Akbar Eisenring is a lecturer and researcher in the Language and Art Education Department at Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia. His research interests encompass language acquisition, multilingual education, and intercultural communication, with a focus on how language and identity interact in diverse learning environments. He is committed to promoting inclusive and student-centered language education practices, particularly in Indonesia’s culturally rich and linguistically diverse contexts. Abraham is also involved in collaborative research projects and educational outreach programs that aim to bridge theory and practice in language teaching.

  • Sukmawati Sadilia, Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia

    Sukmawati Sadilia is a lecturer and researcher in the Language and Art Education Department at Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia. Her academic work focuses on language pedagogy, sociolinguistics, and the integration of local culture into language and art education. She is particularly interested in empowering learners through culturally responsive teaching and fostering linguistic awareness in diverse classroom settings. Sukmawati actively contributes to both research and community service programs that support educational development in regional and rural areas

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Targeted Learning with Speaking Worksheets: Advancing Professional Communication Skills in EFL Higher Education. (2025). Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education, 7(1), 12-29. https://doi.org/10.31849/utamax.v7i1.25132