Factors Affecting the Level of English Proficiency of Grade 12 General Academic Strand Students of Bestlink College Of The Philippines

Abstract

English proficiency is the advancement of knowledge and skills pertaining to the subjects taken by the students who are not proficient in the English language. Students mostly experience misunderstanding with the information being perceived. The researchers conducted this study to determine the factors affecting the level of English proficiency of Grade 12 General Academic Strand (GAS) students and to find solutions to address the said problem. This research used descriptive research design in such a way that the questionnaire was administered to fifty (50) GAS students that were chosen through purposive sampling. The questionnaire was constructed to determine how oral communication and written communication affect the level of English proficiency of the students. The distinctions between the two different kinds of language proficiency were utilized in this study. The data collected were analyzed qualitatively. Many respondents of this study agreed that there are factors affecting their level of English proficiency. Students responded that the lack of proper pronunciation was one of the most factors that affect them in terms of oral communication. In written communication, they emphasized that the inconsistency of practicing speaking English leads to discomfort while speaking. The results asked for recommendations to enhance the English proficiency of the students. The researchers mentioned the following recommendations to improve the English proficiency of the students: students should give time in practicing proper pronunciation of the words; students must read books to develop English comprehension; and lastly, students should learn how to manage their time and invest more efforts in learning the English language.