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Description
This study looks at how multiple intelligences (MI) affect speaking strategy use among English majors at a Vietnamese university. It uses a mixed-methods approach, combining questionnaire data on students’ MI profiles and reported strategies with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews. The results show that interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences are the most prominent among participants. Social and compensation strategies are reported the most often. Correlational analyses reveal a moderate link between interpersonal intelligence and social strategy use. There is also a notable connection between intrapersonal intelligence and metacognitive strategies. However, the lack of consistent significant correlations across all intelligence areas suggests that MI alone provides limited understanding. Qualitative findings add complexity by showing a disconnect between students’ cognitive profiles and their strategic practices. For example, students with strong interpersonal skills still often depend on compensation strategies, mainly due to limited language skills and low self-esteem. This trend indicates that the frequency of using strategies should not be seen as a sign of effective communication. Overall, the findings highlight the need for more focused teaching methods. Strategy instruction might be more effective if it aligns with students’ intelligence profiles, leading to better speaking performance in university-level EFL contexts.
Biography
Lê Bùi Hạnh Quỳnh is a third-year student majoring in English Teacher Education at Quy Nhon University, Vietnam. A graduate of Lê Khiết High School for the Gifted, where she was a member of the elite English Specialized Class 1, she developed a strong command of the English language and a deep passion for education from an early age. Known for her dynamic personality and dedicated work ethic, Quỳnh has consistently channeled her energy into academic and scientific pursuits. She is an active contributor to research activities at her institution, with a particular focus on innovative and effective methodologies in English language teaching and learning. Quỳnh is a published author, and her research has been published in the Journal of Knowledge Learning and Science Technology, an internationally recognised academic journal. This accomplishment is an example of her dedication to creating valuable scholarly work that benefits the field of English language education.
Inspired by the passion to enhance learning achievement and teaching and learning methods, Lê Bùi Hạnh Quỳnh is both an emerging researcher and a teacher-in-training that belongs to the next generation of committed English language teaching professionals.
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