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

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ABTRACT

In the four skills of English, speaking skills are considered the most important.
When you learn any language, what you aim to do 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 1 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.

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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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LIST OF FIGURES AND CHARTS
Table 1. 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

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