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This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of using podcasts in developing the EFL speaking skills of secondary school students at Al- Rwad School. Forty-four students were randomly selected and divided into two groups: the experimental group (N=22) and the control group (N=22). To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher prepared one tool represented in the skill performance monitoring card. The results of data analysis indicated that there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (α≤0.05) between the mean scores of the experimental group in the pre and post measurement of English-speaking skill at the secondary stage. There were also statistically significant differences at the significance level (α≤0.05) between the mean scores of the experimental group and the control group in the English-speaking skill of secondary school students. In Al-Rwad school. Accordingly, it can be said that the educational podcast is effective in developing the English-speaking skill of secondary school students at Al- Rwad school. In light of these positive results, the researcher recommends using podcasts to develop EFL speaking skills. (Published abstract)