Problems in Developing English Reading Skills in Sudanese Secondary Schools Students

Abstract

This study attempts to shed light on the actual problems facing Sudanese secondary schools students in developing their reading skill, and tries to find solutions . The researcher adopted a descriptive , analytical method of investigation. Data has been calculated statistically. The research population of this study consists of teachers of secondary schools and students of first year of secondary schools , the sample of the study is (30) teachers to the questionnaire and (20) students to the test in the White Nile state. ALgitaina locality. It is noticed that most of secondary schools students face difficulties in reading English comprehension in addition, the SPINE series is not enough to develop student's reading. In the lights of the findings the researcher recommends that teachers need to have regular training so as to be able to teach reading skill efficiently. Also teachers must use different techniques in teaching reading according to their student's level. Therefore , students should be provided with additional reading materials beside the text book to develop their reading skills. From all that mentioned above secondary school students need much efforts from the educationalists , in order to facilitate , encourage and develop their students' reading skill. To do that . They have to plan and select suitable strategies and techniques that lead to fulfill their purposes.