Investigating English Speaking Problems Encountered by University Students

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating English-speaking problems encountered by university students. The study was conducted at Sudan University of Science and Technology in the academic year 2019- 2020 among 2nd students majoring in English at the College of Languages. The researcher chose (20) teachers and (30) students from College of Languages as a sample. The researcher used a questionnaire and a test as tools for data collection, teaching of speaking skill can affect students’ oral ability. University syllabus can play a significant role in improving students’ oral ability. The Researcher recommends that the university teachers should encourage their students to use English in both inside and out the classroom. Students should attempt to speak English on daily basis. Objectives of the Study 1-Identifying the English speaking problems encountered by university students when communicating orally. 2-Endeavoring to find out whether teaching of speaking skill affects students’ oral ability.3- Exploring whether university syllabus can play a significant role in improving students’ oral ability. Questions of the Study 1/To what extent do university students encounter linguistic problems when communicating orally? 2/To what extent can teaching of speaking skill affect students’ oral ability? 3/To what extent can university syllabus play a significant role in improving students’ oral ability? Methodology, the research uses the methods, types method. As well as questionnaire and test are used as loots for data collection. Analysis Statistical method was adopted to analyze the data in the form of table and diagrams e.g. SPSS.