Factors Affecting English Speaking Fluency and its Impact to the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

This study is all about speaking in English because some people don’t have the confidence to speak fluently. All of us know that the English language is the universal language. Literacy is one of the main focuses of education today. The lack of vocabulary and the ability to utter clear sentences are the concerns that teachers and learners encounter in terms of communication skills. The purpose of this study focused on identifying the factors affecting English fluency and how it affects the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM Students. This study helps address the factors that affect the English fluency to create a positive impact on the academics of the students. This study used the descriptive research design that aims to determine the Factors Affecting English Speaking Fluency and its Effect to the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM students. Four academic variables were identified affected by English Fluency factors such as (1) Grammar in Oral Recitation, (2) Grammar in Written Works, (3) Reporting, and (4) vocabulary words. Data were gathered from distributed questionnaires to the respondents. The results of the study showed that factors affecting English Fluency have an impact on the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM students in terms of these variables: (1) Oral Recitation –correct grammar creates high self-confidence in students in participating in the oral recitations. (2) Written Works –correct grammar helps students express their thoughts and ideas in their written works resulting in high grades. (3) Reporting –using correct vocabulary words and correct grammar helps students express their ideas in front of their classmates and teachers confidently. (4) Vocabulary words –having new vocabulary words makes students more competitive than others. The results of the study showed that there is a need for the students to be guided by their teachers and parents more in enhancing their skills in speaking English. On the other hand, the students must exert more effort in learning things about how they will overcome difficulties in speaking English. Continuous practice and more efforts in studying and mastering the ways of becoming fluent in English will result in academic excellence.