Barriers in speaking skills for Students of English Faculty at Thuongmai University and suggested solutions

DECLARATION I, Dao Thi Trinh, hereby certify that this minor thesis entitled “Barriers in speaking skills for Students of English Faculty at Thuongmai University and suggested solutions” is the result of my own research in the fulfillment of the requirement for the Graduation paper at Faculty of English – Thuongmai University and the substance of this research has not been submitted for a degree to any other university or institution Signature Dao Thi Trinh ABTRACT In the four skills of English,.

DECLARATION I, Dao Thi Trinh, hereby certify that this minor thesis entitled “Barriers in speaking skills for Students of English Faculty at Thuongmai University and suggested solutions” is the result of my own research in the fulfillment of the requirement for the Graduation paper at Faculty of English – Thuongmai University and the substance of this research has not been submitted for a degree to any other university or institution Signature Dao Thi Trinh ABTRACT In the four skills of English, speaking skills are considered the most important When you learn any language, what you aim to is how to communicate naturally, fluently with indigenous people Maybe you have good writing skills because you have a strong grasp of grammar and vocabulary, but your reflection is poor Some common causes for Vietnamese people who have difficulty in speaking English are afraid of communication, lack of training environment, lack of vocabulary, poor grammar etc Nowadays, English is included in the curriculum from primary school The reality, you are always taught by passive methods under the guidance of teachers Therefore, you learn English from grade to grade 12 with the aim of passing a written test in school and college exams Students learn grammar and vocabulary, practice reading texts in books So they have less chance to practice speaking Currently, a number of secondary and high schools switch the test method from writing to oral exam some subjects, including English However, students deal most with rote learning without understanding anything The situation lasted up to university make poor English speaking skills Because of the lack of thorough training in speaking skills, most first-year students have problems communicating in English For the above reasons, a study of the difficulties that first-year international students encounter in the process of practicing English speaking skills at TMU University is implemented This study aims to find some difficulties and solutions to overcome to improve speaking skills for students, to help students confidently communicate in class as well as in daily life and further work ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In the process of completing this thesis, I have received a lot of help from my supervisor, teachers and students of English Faculty – Thuongmai University Firstly, I would like to thank Mrs Tran Thi Thu Hien, who guided me to complete this graduation thesis Thanks to the dedicated guidance, careful instruction, I can complete the graduation thesis Her comments and suggestions made me realize what was missing in my research The words of encouragement and facilitating me to be able to complete this thesis Secondly, I would like to thank the teachers of the English department who helped me to complete my studies in class so that I can conduct this thesis At the same time, I also thank the English Major learners for helping me in surveying to find difficulties in learning English speaking skills Last but not least, I would like to sincerely thank my family for always supporting and strengthening my strength and efforts and love for me to follow Thank you, friends, who always stand side by side, support and support me in my study and life TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES AND CHARTS Table The methods of practicing speaking skills Table 2: Solutions to improve your English speaking skills Chart 3.1 Experience of learning English Chart 3.2 Importance of English speaking skill Chart 3.3 The frequency of students in self-studying English speaking at home Chart 3.4 The obstructing factors in practicing English speaking skills Chart 3.5 The cause of anxiety when speaking English Chart 3.6 Students’ assessment on the influence of pronunciation Chart 3.7 Students’ assessment on the influence of vocabulary Chart 3.8 Students’ assessment on the influence of grammar Chart 3.9 Teacher’s help in speaking English ... students deal most with rote learning without understanding anything The situation lasted up to university make poor English speaking skills Because of the lack of thorough training in speaking. .. English speaking skills Chart 3.1 Experience of learning English Chart 3.2 Importance of English speaking skill Chart 3.3 The frequency of students in self-studying English speaking at home Chart... find difficulties in learning English speaking skills Last but not least, I would like to sincerely thank my family for always supporting and strengthening my strength and efforts and love for