Challenges Encountered by the HUMSS Students While Speaking English Language at Bestlink of the Philippines

Vol.3, No.1D

Abstract

The ability to speak is seen as a measure of quality linguistic competence. A fluent speaker of a specific language is considered an effective language learner. Foreign languages are taught from primary school education to higher education. Still, HUMSS students at Bestlink College of the Philippines have difficulty speaking English proficiently because the language is foreign. Due to various circumstances, some could not speak English at all. The possible causes of HUMSS students' difficulties in speaking were examined in this study, as were the possible causes of those difficulties. The researcher used a survey questionnaire to gather data from 50 HUMSS students at the University for this Qualitative Study. The challenges and causes were broken down into four/four subcategories, and the data was organized into these two broad categories. It was found that speaking difficulties stem from recitation, interaction, and psychological and social issues. The researchers recommended creating a positive learning environment, maximizing learner agency, and dedicating time to speaking activities. A total of 28 male participants completed the survey. There were 32 students between the ages of 17 and 18. Seventeen students are between 19 and 20, and 1 student is over 21.