IDENTIFYING THE DIFFICULTIES IN LEARNING ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPEAKING SKILL FOR PRE-UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Authors

  • Norshahida binti Hassan Institute of Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya
  • Rafiza Abdul Razak Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya
  • Siti Hajar binti Halili Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya
  • Amiruddin bin Kamsin Department of Computer System and Technology, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaya
  • Sabrina Adia binti Mohd Shahrizal Center for Research in Language and Linguistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Keywords:

Pre-University Students, University Adjustments, Motivation, Perceptions, Challenges, Speaking Skill, Education

Abstract

This study aims to identify the challenges pre-university students have when developing speaking skills for English subjects in light of the situations in which students must transfer from high school to colleges, particularly pre-university. This study uses a quantitative methodology, and pre-university student applicants are given questionnaire forms asking about their viewpoints, needs, and levels of motivation during English learning speaking classes. The data showed that pre-university students did not have a negative view of English classes, but that they believed strong syntax and semantics skills were necessary for having effective speaking skill. They also thought they could succeed if they studied using the instruments their instructors had supplied. If they underperformed, they made an effort to improve upon their prior performance by learning from their mistakes. The significance of this study is that it will assist instructors in better understanding their students' perceptions of English learning speaking skills, motivation, and needs in order for the instructors to provide a better and more convenient environment for pre-university students to learn in the classroom.

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Published

2023-11-29

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