Oral Communication in English: A Language Needs Analysis of Cnhs Eim Grade 11 Students (S.Y. 2017-2018)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Speaking is one of the macro skills that a learner should develop and improve before they get into a workplace of their chosen profession. The Oral Communication subject of EIM learners has a big role in helping learners developing and improving their speaking ability.

METHODS

In this study, the two (2) sections of EIM were asked for self-assessment and interviewed about their own problems, need, and perceptions in studying and speaking the English language. A triangulation of Language Needs Analysis (LNA) composed of deficiency analysis (da), present situation analysis (psa) and target situation analysis (tsa) were used to identify the problems, needs, and perception of each learner in studying the speaking skill.

RESULTS

With this careful study, it was found that learners will not be able to speak confidently and fluently due to three important factors of speaking: grammatical error, pronunciation and vocabulary and lack of practice and application.

DISCUSSIONS

In conclusion, the researcher suggested teachers, syllabus, and curriculum designers focus on approaches and strategies that would expose them to a real-life situation. It was also highly recommended to retain traditional teaching and use conventional teaching in combination and allowing learners' learning style in studying speaking. Thus, the code "tca + lls" or traditional-conventional approach plus learners' learning strategies was formulated by the researcher-teacher of this study.