Investigating the Strategies for Teaching English Communicative Skills to Sudanese Secondary Schools Students in the locality of Khartoum

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the strategies used in teaching English communicative skills (listening and speaking) for secondary schools students in Khartoum locality. Sudan. The researcher used the descriptive method. A random sample of 70 teachers and 50 students participated in the study. Data was collected through a questionnaire (for teachers) and written test (for students). Both questionnaire and test were standardized. Data analysis was accomplished through description and non-parametric analysis method using the SPSS statistical package program. Results revealed that teachers don’t used modern methods in teaching (Computers, Videos and Internet). Results also revealed the unsuitability of some parts of the English language curriculums to improve the skill under study. , teachers were also noticed a dearth in the usage of oral test’s key. The study recommended the use of effective technological means in teaching of communication skills besides reviewing and modernizing text books and providing enough time for teaching the communicative skills and training the teachers on how to teach it.