The present study exemplifies the potential of International Corner Speed Chatting activities to enhance English fluency when local students use English as an international language (EIL) with other local as well as international students. For data collection during the activity, classroom observation through video recording and photography was employed; a closed and open-ended questionnaire were administered after the activity. The data analysis results show that this set of activities, incorporating mini presentation, speed chatting, reflection reporting, and group discussion, helped students develop EIL fluency. The fluency activities provided the instructor the opportunity of taking on the roles of planner and guide whilst encouraging learner autonomy. EIL fluency was achieved through maximal repeated effective integrated-skills English speaking and listening across multiple contexts with interlocutors possessing varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

本研究举例说明了当本地学生与其他本地和国际学生一起使用英语作为国际语言 (EIL) 时，国际角速聊天活动在提高英语流利度方面的潜力。活动期间的数据采集采用了通过录像和拍照的方式进行课堂观察；活动结束后进行了封闭式和开放式问卷调查。数据分析结果表明，这套活动结合了迷你演示、速聊、反思报告和小组讨论，帮助学生提高了EIL的流利程度。流畅的活动为教师提供了扮演计划者和指导者角色的机会，同时鼓励学习者自主。