III. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ANGLOAMERICAN CULTURAL AND LITERARY STUDIES
CHALLENGES FACED BY SECOND-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS IN DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY AT SAI GON UNIVERSITY
Yazarlar:
Pham Nguyen Quang Huy
Speaking skills are essential for second-year English majors, but many students face challenges in improving them. This study examines the main difficulties they encounter, focusing on the curriculum or syllabus, and teaching methods. A survey using a Likert-scale format was completed by 34 students to collect data. The results reveal that irregular speaking assessments and a lack of speaking activities in textbooks were the main reasons that hinder students' progress. Concerns were also raised regarding lecturers' limited feedback and infrequency in giving speaking activities. The study suggests incorporating more interactive speaking activities and providing regular feedback to improve students' speaking abilities. These findings offer practical recommendations for teachers to enhance their teaching methods and course design, ensuring better support for students' speaking skill development.
