This study aimed at identifying the role of tests of Arabic speaking in developing the Arabic speaking skill for non-native speakers among a sample of university students. The study was conducted on a sample of 20 male and female students distributed into groups. The quasi-experimental approach was used with the design known as the one-group method with two pre- and post-tests. This study also used three measurement tools: the first was a pre- and post-test to measure the experimental and control sample, a statistical test to determine the extent to which the control sample preferred the study using the tests of Arabic speaking strategy, and a final tool to determine the effect of Arabic speaking tests on non-native speakers. The study data was processed, and the study reached several results, the most prominent of which are that there are statistically significant differences (0.05 ? ?) in the development and improvement of speaking skills among non-native speakers attributed to Arabic speaking tests strategy when compared with the regular programs. It was discovered that non-native speakers benefited greatly using the Arabic speaking tests strategy and their speaking skills developed significantly, as they had a great motivation towards learning and developing their phrases and vocabulary clearly. The study concludes that non-native speakers could acquire proficiency in Arabic language using the tests of Arabic speaking strategy.
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