a content analysis of the speaking skill authenticity in student’s book of action pack seven in jordan
Based on the specific speaking outcomes under the Speaking Section in the General Guidelines and General and Specific Outcomes for English Language in Jordan of 2006, the present paper aims at analyzing the speaking activities of the student's book in Action Pack Seven to determine to what extent the speaking activities are authentic and meets the specific and general outcomes for English language. Frequencies and percentages are used to present the results of the questions of the study. The findings of the analysis revealed that the speaking activities of the student's book in Action Pack Seven have a high degree of authenticity. There is a strong match between speaking specific outcomes and the speaking skill's authenticity in Action Pack Seven. Such focus on authentic speaking skill highlights the significance of the speaking skill in building the communicative competence of the Jordanian students at this stage. (Published abstract)