Indonesian EFL Students’ Dominant Learning Styles in Speaking Class

Abstract

This study aims to determine students' dominant learning styles in learning speaking. There were two research questions formulated; what is the dominant learning style in speaking class and what is the impact of learning style on English speaking skills. In this study, researcher used qualitative research methods. The researcher used purposive sampling technique to determine the sample. In collecting data, researcher used two kinds of instruments; interviews, and questionnaires. The participants in this study were 22 English undergraduate students who completed speaking classes (Speaking I, Speaking II, Speaking III, and Speaking IV). The data were analyzed by using thematic analysis. From the results of the analysis, it found that students have different learning styles, 54% visual learners, 53,3% auditory learners, and 54,3% kinesthetic learners. The findings show that the major learning styles of the student were kinesthetic. With knowing their learning style, students expected to achieve their learning goals easier.