Exploring Speaking Difficulties Faced by Undergraduate Students in Developing Linguistic Performance

Abstract

This study aimed at exploring difficulties faced by students in developing linguistic performance. The researcher has adopted descriptive analytical method. Two instruments have been used for collecting data relevant to the study, namely questionnaire to teachers of English at some Sudanese Universities and oral diagnostic test the second year students of English at University of Al Gadarif, College of Education. The study sample of questionnaire comprises (70) teachers whereas the oral diagnostic test composes (50) students. The researcher applied SPSS program to analyze and verify the results. The results have showed that preparing a good classroom environment develops students in speaking performance. Moreover, trained teachers can help students to widen their knowledge of speaking performance. Syllabus which contains enough speaking practice develops students' oral performance. The study has recommended that teachers should raise students' awareness about the importance of speaking. On the other hand, Students should create an English conversation club that consists of their own classmates. They can share and talk about anything in English during that time. In this club, they can learn together. Students can correct each other without feeling embarrassed. Instructors should create a suitable and friendly environment while they are speaking. Furthermore, Students should be encouraged by their instructors to speak with them in English. Some suggestions are also proposed for further studies.