OICC Press Journal of New Trends in English Language Learning (JNTELL) 2821-2290 1 2 2022 10 01 Implementation of Reciprocal scaffolding Treatment in Virtual Learning Context: Iranian EFL Learners’ Listening and Speaking Skills 87 97 10.30495/jntell.2022.698800 EN Marzieh Sabzevari Department of English Language, Maybod Branch, Islamic Azad University, Maybod, Iran Neda Fatehi Rad English Department, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran Masoud Tajaddini English Department, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran Journal Article 2022 10 01 This study was an endeavor to implement and investigate reciprocal-scaffolding treatment in virtual EFL learningcontext. More specifically, it analyzed the effect of reciprocal-scaffolding online treatment on Iranian EFL learners’oral skills. After running placement test, 36 students formed the sample and they were randomly classified into twogroups of experimental (EG=18) that received the mentioned treatment and control (CG=18) that were instructedusing traditional teaching procedures. The data gathering tools included a homogeneity test, pretests and posttestsin listening and speaking skills. The study was conducted in 16 sessions and the experimental group membersreceived reciprocal-scaffolding strategies instruction in their speaking and listening courses, while the control groupmembers practiced these two skills devoid of such instruction. The results of independent samples t-tests and pairedt-tests performed on pretests and posttests revealed that the learners in the treatment group outperformed those incontrol group in both oral language skills. The study can offer some pedagogical implications for EFL teachers andlearners in using reciprocal scaffolding strategies in EFL context.