The Impact of Neuro-Linguistic Programming on Speaking Skills: An Intervention Study

This paper tested the impact of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) on speaking skills. The study was conducted in India. It involved first-year ESP (English for Specific Purposes) learners of MBA at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India. It is observed that there is a paucity of empirical research on NLP strategies in the academic speaking environment. Since the integration of applying Neuro Linguistic Programming methods for academic speaking skill enhancement, it had not been studied in-depth by researchers. It creates a knowledge gap and this research provides insights into this unexplored area of study. It used an experimental approach, with 55 participants in the experimental group and 55 in the non-intervention group. The experimental group completed a 30-hour NLP-driven intervention. The t-test result shows a significant statistical effect on the test performance of NLP students. There was a crucial difference between their scores and those of the control group. The findings of the study suggested that NLP intervention has a significant effect on the academic speaking skills of the learners. The results of the study may also assist educators in this field in devising more pedagogical strategies that involve NLP learning styles. It will also help to improve the academic application of NLP in L2 contexts. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.