An Action Research on the Efficacy of Educational English Language Websites in Enhancing Grammar Skills among Engineering Students.

Abstract:
This action research aimed to evaluate the efficacy of educational websites in enhancing the grammar skills of 35 intermediate-level engineering students at MUST University in Egypt, who were enrolled in the summer semester of 2024. The study followed the action research design cycle—planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting—to assess the impact of these online resources on students' grammar proficiency, using a pre- and post-test focused on grammar rules (present continuous vs. present simple; past simple vs. present perfect; narrative tenses and future forms). Additionally, the research explored students' perceptions of these websites, including their views on the role of educational websites in improving EFL grammar mastery, their engagement with the platforms, the influence on their future grammar learning, and their overall satisfaction with using these websites for grammar instruction. The results revealed a significant improvement in students' grammar proficiency, as demonstrated by the positive difference between pre- and post-test scores. Moreover, the questionnaire data indicated that the majority of students perceived the websites as highly effective in enhancing their grammar mastery, found the platforms engaging, and expressed overall satisfaction with their use. Many students also reported that these websites positively impacted their future approach to learning grammar.