Improving the English Oral Communication Skills of Grade 10 Students in Lumbang na Matanda National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Communication is one of the 21st-century skills that students need to develop for their future global interactions. For non-native English speaking nations like the Philippines, students are encountering difficulties in the use of English language therefore, resulting in poor oral communication. Many researchers have conducted to address these difficulties and came up with various teaching strategies and styles yet, the effectiveness varies in different situations. In this study, the researcher identified the habits of the students that greatly influence their English oral communication skills, the constraints encountered and the plan of action suited for them.

METHODS

The researcher employed the descriptive-quantitative method in this study with the use of a questionnaire as the gathering instrument. The main goal of this type of research is to describe the data and characteristics of what is being studied. Moreover, it is used to study frequencies, averages, and other statistical calculations. The study conducted among the total population of her Grade 10 English class and therefore, no sampling techniques were utilized.

RESULTS

The students' habits at home and in school have an influence on their oral communication skills. Most of them listened to English songs, watched English movies and pond of reading social media articles when they are at home while in school, listening to good English speakers, reading English materials and engaging themselves with public speaking activities influenced them. But despite these influences, it was revealed that they have low self-esteem and confidence which made them reluctant to speak in English on fear of the things that their classmates will say if they committed grammatical errors; they frequently use the native language and the absence of knowledgeable persons to be consulted.

DISCUSSIONS

The results reveal that there must be a strict implementation of the proposed plan of action to keep the students motivated and be comfortable in the use of the English language even on daily conversations. Fostering a harmonious relationship inside the classroom will boost their self-esteem and confidence. Moreover, the English language must strictly be used in classes that use this medium such as English, Science, Math, T.L.E., and MAPEH. These will help them realize that effective oral communication is the foundation of their global interactions.