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Vocabulary Assessment as a Tool for Predicting Speaking Fluency among ESL Learners

Author(s) Ms. M. Karunya M., Dr. K. Muthamil Selvi K.
Country India
Abstract Acquiring vocabulary is essential to learning a second language, especially when it comes to improving speaking fluency. A growing amount of research indicates that vocabulary knowledge may serve as a powerful underlying predictor of producing fluent speech, despite speaking fluency being frequently regarded as an independent oral skill. The current study examines the validity of vocabulary assessments as a means of forecasting ESL learners' speaking fluency. A quantitative correlational study design was used to gather information from 100 undergraduate ESL students taking English language classes. Standardized tests that focused on both receptive vocabulary and depth of vocabulary knowledge were used to measure vocabulary knowledge. Analytical fluency measures, such as speech rate, frequency and duration of pauses, and overall fluency ratings, were used to assess speaking fluency through structured speaking tasks. Descriptive statistics, simple linear regression, and Pearson product-moment correlation were used to analyze the gathered data. The results show a strong positive correlation between speaking fluency and vocabulary knowledge, indicating that students who possess more vocabulary are more likely to be proficient orally. The fact that vocabulary knowledge is a strong predictor of speaking fluency is further supported by regression analysis. The study's findings highlight the pedagogical significance of vocabulary-focused instruction for improving students' speaking fluency and general oral proficiency, and it suggests that vocabulary assessment can be a useful diagnostic and predictive tool in ELT classrooms.
Keywords familiarity with vocabulary, Speaking with ease, evaluation of vocabulary, ESL students, Oral competence
Field Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-13
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