Problems in English Learning Speaking

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present the problems in English learning speaking. Speaking skills is one of the four major language skills that most language learners desire to master in order to communicate effectively in different contexts. It is important to determine main factors hindering learners to speak English fluently. A common problem encountered by a large number of students is that they are quite proficient in reading and listening skills; yet, they are unable to speak English fluently although they have learnt English since primary education. In other words, the majority of students find it difficult to express their opinions or orally communicate in English with other people. Particularly, when students are required to give a talk or make an argument, most of them are speechless or spend much time thinking of what they are going to say. Bedsides, when being asked to present a certain topic, students tend to read material they have prepared rather than naturally present key messages to the audience.

This study, therefore, is conducted with the aim of discovering, analyzing English major students’ problems in speaking English as well as suggesting feasible solutions to address the situation.