Abstract:
This study aims to investigate the vocabulary problems that hider learners to
master speaking skill English. It also presents ways of improving learners speaking
skill. The researcher has adopted the descriptive analytical method to conduct the
research. A questionnaire has been used as a tool for collecting data. Data have
been statistically analyzed. The research sample comprises (45) male and female
students drown from third year students of English department, college of
education, Sudan University of Science and Technology(SUST).The researcher has
arrived at the following important results:
1. Learners with good vocabulary can speak good English.
2. Learning vocabulary is introduced gradually.
3. Vocabulary activities help students to improve their vocabulary.
4. Listening a lot and involvement in real communication can improve
learners’ speaking skill.
5. Building self-confidence and effective teaching of vocabulary can improve
speaking skill.
Based on the research findings, the researcher has presented the following
recommendations:
1. Learners should learn how to use ICT devices to develop their vocabulary
creativity.
2. Teachers should equip learners with wide vocabulary to improve their
speaking skill.
3. Teachers should introduce a variety of vocabulary activities to improve
speaking skill.
4. Curriculums should contain ways of developing speaking skill.
5. Learners should be motivated to enrich their vocabulary to speak good
English.
