University of Tabriz Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning 2251-7995 15 31 2023 07 01 Effects of Virtual Instruction on the Speaking Accuracy of Iranian High School English Learners with Varied Personality Traits during the COVID-19 Pandemic 94 112 16373 10.22034/elt.2023.56011.2529 EN Sedigheh Vahdat Department of English Language and Literature, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran Amir Mashhadi Department of English Language and Literature, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran Iman Ghasemi Adivi Department of English Language and Literature, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran Journal Article 2023 04 02 This study examined the effects of virtual English instruction via the Iranian Student Education Network (SHAD) on the speaking accuracy of Iranian high school English learners with varied personality traits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants (n = 54) completed the Quick Oxford Placement Test and the Eysenck Personality Inventory before taking a speaking test based on the Vision English for Schools Series. The participants' voice-recorded responses to the speaking test were then analyzed for accurate verb usage. After completing 18 online sessions with diverse speaking tasks on SHAD, the participants retook the speaking test, and their performances were analyzed. The results indicated significant effects on the speaking accuracy of both extroverts and introverts, with introversion showing the most positive impact. Semi-structured telephonic interviews were conducted to gather participants' perceptions of virtual education. The findings highlighted the challenges and opportunities faced by Iranian high school English learners in online classes, with implications for virtual language education and materials development.  https://elt.tabrizu.ac.ir/article_16373_1a4e181e904cf111e2af1904f7197356.pdf