The Journal of Studies in Language ISSN:1225-4770(Print) 2671-6151(Online) 언어연구

This study aimed to determine how Korean college students in online English courses focusing on presentation and communication skills perceived Zoom as a video conference tool. This study involved 133 juniors at a university of education specializing in primary education. The data for the study were obtained using an online questionnaire with 11 five-point Richter scale questions and six open-ended questions and were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The findings of this study were as follows: first, the overall satisfaction level of online classes using Zoom was very high (4.39), and 87% of students indicated the series of intensive practices in the Zoom classes were effective; second, practice in breakout rooms with 2-4 students were highly effective and sharing feedback in the breakout rooms were generally received positively; third, students’ responses showed that Zoom was a convenient and efficient tool for online classes; fourth, approximately 89% of the students would prefer to have online classes included as a part their face to face regular classes, and 80% of the students want to have up to half or one-third of their classes online.