CH1Introduction1.1 background➢emerging technological tools have been adopted to benefit language learning due to its effectiveness, authenticity, and convenience.➢many researchers have investigated its effectiveness in language learning contexts.➢Thus, researchers have confirmed the effectiveness of podcasts for improving listening skills.1.2 Problem statements➢Taiwanese test takers’ speaking results have been gradually declining in recent years, from 6.08 in 2017 to 6.0 in 2019.➢This decline may reflect the emphasis of the English teaching curriculum and materials in Taiwan on preparing students to successfully pass standardized, multiple choice tests while neglecting their ability to actually use the language1.3 Purpose of the study➢Explore how podcast-making enhancesTaiwanese university students' English speaking competence.➢Investigate students' speaking progress in terms of fluency and accuracythrough their podcast episodes.➢Examine the changes students make in their revised podcast episodes.➢Understand students' perceptions of the benefits and challenges of developing their English speaking skills through podcast-making.