Abstract

Learning to speak English has become a real challenge for the generation of post-Covid-19 students. For almost three years, the absence of authentic classes has made us lose opportunities to develop our speaking skills in natural settings. This paper is set to report a personal narrative inquiry that depicts how a podcast-making project has allowed us to thrive well, especially in terms of nurturing our creativity and critical thinking skills. Drawing from a personal narrative inquiry, this study reveals the lessons learned that we had been engaged in the class. The findings suggest that the project has created a good atmosphere that challenges us to perform well, inevitably forces us to collaborate with each other, and creates necessary motivation to invest our time and energy more wisely. It is also evident that some students tend to comply with the prepared script, causing them to be unable to improvise, and making the conversation less elaborate and less natural. It is recommended that students need to learn how to improvise and maintain their agility/flexibility to adapt, to practice more and explore ideas drawn from their own experiences, and to encourage each other to feel okay when they make mistakes.