As part of its activities to support the autonomy and English studies of students at Osaka Institute of Technology, the Language Learning Center operates a Speaking Program that may be used by students in its Consultation Room service to practice English conversation.In the Autumn Semester of 2024, the Language Learning Center introduced a new Speaking Program, replacing the old program.This article reflects on the design and implementation of both the old and new programs, with reference to self-determination theory and autonomy-supportive teaching (Reeve, 2016); concepts which guided the development of the new Speaking Program.Positive aspects, issues, and challenges of both are considered, and future steps
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