Treffer: The Impact of Crowdfunding Video Task-Based Learning on TOEIC Performance of EFL Business English Students

This study investigates the influence of integrating a crowdfunding video task into Business English courses on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) scores. This mixed-methods study utilizes a pre-and post-test experimental design to evaluate the influence of crowdfunding-related activities on TOEIC proficiency. The design of the study includes implementing a Crowdfunding Video Task Questionnaire (CVTQ) and conducting semi-structured interviews. A total of 86 sophomore college students participated in the study. The questionnaire and interviews were designed to gather nuanced information about students’ perceptions and experiences in task-based English learning within the ambit of crowdfunding integration. In essence, the study aims to facilitate a broader understanding of task-based learning approaches integrated into the teaching of Business English. Specifically, it aims to shed light on how such approaches could augment English language skills indispensable in the business domain when integrated with the crowdfunding video task. By investigating this combination, the study intends to pave the way for more effective and engaging English instruction tailored to the demands of the professional world.